Machine Operator

Sunday - Thursday 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Additional $3.00 per hour shift premium

The position will provide perform subsets of mixing, pelleting, extrusion, process routing, grinding and as-needed packaging responsibilities within the Standard Diet facility to include but not limited to the following:

• Mix ingredients to established standard diet formulations utilizing ingredient handling and mixing equipment
• Pellet standard diets utilizing pelleting process equipment; pellet mill, pellet dryer cooler, associated product conveyance equipment
• Extrude standard diets utilizing extrusion process equipment, extruder, extrusion dryer, associated product conveyance equipment
• Operate either of two diet and ingredient grinding systems including routing and conveyance equipment
• Perform and document in-process quality control measurements including but not limited to diet moisture and temperature, product durability, product density and finished product dimension and weight compliant with established quality system
• Complete and maintain production related documentation compliant with established quality system
• Complete and document in-process preventative maintenance that includes but is not limited to equipment lubrication and equipment cleaning to ensure compliance with established quality system
• Attain and maintain knowledge and ability to perform packaging responsibilities - function in a backup capacity
• Participate in training of new employees once achieving a measured level IV competent machine operator I
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Attend and comprehend all employee health & safety training to ensure that workplace behavior and conduct is compliant with workplace expectations
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Overtime as needed including alternate shifts and/or weekends
• This role involves working at elevated locations, such as ladders and elevators. Candidates should be comfortable with heights and not experience significant fear or discomfort in such situations

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Completed High School education
• English communication - written, reading and oral
• Industry experience a plus
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Preferred Skills

• Neat and legible handwriting
• Developed and accurate basic math ability - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately
• Ability to accurately transpose written and printed information to quality record documents
• Ability to work in a standing position for periods of time up to 6.0 hours
• Ability to climb and descend stairs and vertical ladders
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Microsoft Office Suite - user skills

Additional Notes

• Physical mobility within facility
• Ability to lift 55 lb. objects from floor to shoulder height
• Aptitude to comprehend solid and liquid process flow within a manufacturing environment
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed (including alternative shifts and weekends)

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.