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Full time

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IL Chicago

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Production Operations

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Brine Room Operator

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nJob Description: n

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Job Duties

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+ Must have an overall understanding of the brine system and the functions of the computerized batch system, valves, pumps, salt system, and all other brine room systems.

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+ Monitor levels of finished brine tanks to determine when to start the batch making sequence from the computerized system.

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+ Start the water system at the beginning of the shift.

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+ Make sodium benzoate solution according to procedure, manually adding bags of dry sodium benzoate.

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+ Assure that pumps/valves/mixers are set properly.

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+ Check levels of ingredient tanks and barrels to be certain of an adequate supply.

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+ Begin the batch sequence.

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+ Monitor the addition of ingredients as the batch is made.

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+ Add flavoring at proper tank level.

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+ Check the PH with litmus paper and salt level with the salometer.

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+ Draw sample from the finished batch and give the sample to the QC supervisor for testing.

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+ Record all required data on the brine log sheet. Verify that the meter readings match the formula.

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+ Immediately report any issues to supervisor.

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+ Communicate information as in regards to ingredient/brine levels between each shifts operators.

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+ After the last batch is made for the shift, shut down the system.

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+ Perform end of month inventory and handing out production supplies at the start of the shift.

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+ Empty waste containers when full.

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+ Rinsed empty barrels of flavoring and lactic acid and record on log sheet located in the receiving office.

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+ Keep flavorings separated, rotated and labeled by code accordingly.

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+ Must keep work area clean and free from debris.

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+ All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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+ Must adhere to all safety policies.

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+ Standing and walking is required 100% of the time.

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+ The use of both hands required 100% of the time.

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+ Some lifting of 50+ lbs required.

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+ Some pushing and pulling will be required.

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+ Ability to go up and down stairs constantly.

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+ Some bending required.

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+ Must be able to properly and safely operate a hand jack.

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Where skills and abilities are equal, seniority will prevail. Selected candidate might be required to have some of the training completed on the 1st shift.

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nDisability Assistance n

TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to ***************@treehousefoods.com . In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.

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nEEO Considerations n

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.