Chemical Operator - St Louis, MO

The Chemical Operator is responsible for ensuring adherence to production schedule by compounding (batch mixing) concentrates and syrups in an accurate and timely manner. This position is also responsible for extracting flavors as well as mixes concentrate for use in intermediate batches, finished extracts, flavor blends, emulsions and juice products; completing appropriate documentation to support inventory accuracy and batch traceability and ensuring equipment is properly sanitized; compiling reports of progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems. The Chemical Operator is also responsible for ensuring product quality by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and all Standard Operating Procedures.

Shift & Schedule: This is a full time position working 2nd shift working 1:00pm to 9:30pm, Monday-Friday. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled is required.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains and executes the master sanitation schedule while adhering to facility safety practices and procedures

• Operates sanitation equipment/Clean in Place (CIP) systems and completes product transfers to liquid packaging lines.

• Uses understanding of SAP to execute transactions for compounding; reads and follows SAP production instruction sheets.

• Weighs materials, pumping ingredients into and out of mixing drums and totes.

• Ensures that all product produced meets quality specification by properly sanitizing all equipment, following recipe instructions, and calculating and accurately measuring all ingredients. Conducts in-process quality checks and provides samples for the quality lab.

• Completes appropriate documentation to support inventory accuracy and batch traceability by recording production information and material usage in SAP as the actual production takes place. Maintains production logs as necessary.

• Monitors equipment performance and performs routine case and maintenance as required. Works in partnership with maintenance technician to resolve equipment problems.

• Using general compounding skills, compounds syrups and simple blends.

• Using shear mixers and homogenizers, mixes natural and artificial flavors, juices, dyes, and preservatives for use in intermediate batches.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.