Process Operator- Sagamore

Location: This position is located at Tate & Lyle's flagship facility, located in Lafayette, Indiana. West Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana is home to Purdue University. A community rich with tradition and all of beauty of a classic Midwestern destination while only a few hours away from Indianapolis, Chicago, and Louisville. A vibrant downtown area, spanning Lafayette and West Lafayette, remains the heart of the cities' ever-grown community.

Work Schedule: This position requires working 12-hour shifts on a rotating 3 days on / 3 days off schedule. Candidates must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as part of the rotation. Overtime may be required based on business needs, including during peak production periods or to cover absences. About the role and the impact, you will offer: Process Operators focus on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment including: Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis. Main accountabilities: Package final product for distribution. (Process Support: Warehouse & Packaging) Obtain in process samples and run required test specifications. Diagnose, operate, correct, and manage the outcomes of complex processing systems (mechanical and chemical) utilizing a real time ERP system (OS PI).Deliver effective turnover to the oncoming team through verbal and written communication (logbook).Safely perform all required duties. Includes but not limited to, writing permits, performing safety audits, monthly training topics, and daily safety messages. Produce quality products, record all information in process quality assurance tests, and take appropriate actions to correct deviations. Perform environmental checks per our permits to ensure compliance. Maintain a clean work environment per established Good Manufacturing Practices. Required to learn all aspects of Process Operation via a progressive training program and demonstrate proficiency. Train other operators. Perform basic maintenance duties and assist maintenance team when directed. Operate forklift. Considerable care required in monitoring control centers, reviewing information, making independent and informed decisions, and operating equipment safely and efficiently to ensure continuity of operations. Isolate and secure energy sources-perform LOTO and LTT.This position requires: Ability to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE), safety shoes, hearing protection, safety googles, and hard hats. Climb flights of stairs /ladders, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling and standing for 12-hour shift duration on a rotating 3 on 3 off schedule. Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency. When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law. Starting pay for this position is $32.43/hour. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision coverages Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave 401K with company match Company paid life insurance Additional benefits at no cost to employees such as: Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more! In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle. We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities If you meet the qualifications, we still encourage you to get in touch and apply! We're flexible and would love to discuss what you can contribute and how you can grow into the role.