Production Operator 2nd Shift – Ames, IA

nnDSM Bright Science.

Brighter Living.nn nnRoyal DSM is a purpose-led global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living.

DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders.

DSM delivers innovative business solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity.

DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about 10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees.

The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

More information can be found atwww.dsm.com.nn nnPosition Overview:nn nnPerform all production activities and operate production equipment in accordance to the plant capacity and in conformity with SHE requirements, SOPs, Quality standards and time sequences.

As well as all duties associated with the production of custom vitamin premixes.

Receives, unloads, stores, delivers and ships raw and finished materials.nn nnKey Responsibilities:nn nnHandle raw materials, transport from storage to dispenser room, weigh them as required per the batch formula and add them to required mixer.

Additionally Production Operator employees may be required to print, inspect and reconcile labels, fill silos, complete final packaging, and sample per batch requirement, visually inspect both 3PRM raw materials and finished goods for quality release, prepare samples for homogeneity and carryover samples, as well as safely palletize and store raw materials and/or finished goods.

nn nnMonitor equipment and production process parameters; record process conditions and actions.nn nnReport disturbances to the Team Lead and inform him/her about production process adjustments/concerns.nn nnTake raw material and finished good samples and analyze these; decide on operational action to be taken.nn nnPerform minor maintenance work on equipment when necessary to ensure continuous efficient operation of process.nn nnTake care of good housekeeping within area of responsibility, in compliance with guidelines, orders and instructions.

Allergen storage, cGMPs, 5S and other programs/requirements fall into housekeeping requirements and must be followed.nn nnWarn offenders and inform the supervisor if and when instructions are not complied with.nn nnSupport in investigating asset utilization issues.nn nnCommunicate relevant details with ALL team members including leaving and incoming shift colleagues.nn nnMaintains process and equipment documentation for tracking overall equipment effectiveness.

Approves batch sheets for accuracy.

Prepares final product labels and maintains label control.

Assists with generating and maintaining SOPs, following change control procedures and validation processes as requestednn nnAttends formal training classes (e.g., safety, quality improvement, problem solving, SDS, etc.).

Completes all required computer based training modules.

Assists Department Management Staff with identifying training needs.nn nnInvolvement in setting up and reviewing site SHE requirements, procedures, and instructions by participating in SHE culture on site.nn nnKnowledge and Educational Level:nn nnHigh school diploma or equivalent.nn nnMinimum 6 month related experience preferred.nn nnRequired Level of Experience:nn nnAbility to operate computers.nn nnAblilty to lift/push/pull 50 lbs repetitvelynn nnAbility to wear respiratornn nnMust be able to operate forklift.nn nn.nn nnRoyal DSM is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.nn