Operator I

·         LOCATION: Okmulgee, OK

·         BAND: Hourly

·         COST CENTER:  

·         REPORTING STRUCTURE:

·         Reports directly to Team Leader

·         Reports indirectly to Area Manager

·         Direct Reports – None

·         KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

·         Area Specialist

·         EHS Team

·         Maintenance

·         ABOUT US:

Tate & Lyle is a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage, and other industries, operating from more than 30 locations around the world.  Through large scale, efficient manufacturing plants.  Tate & Lyle turns raw materials into distinctive, high-quality ingredients.  The ingredients and solutions add taste, texture, nutrition, and increased functionality to products that millions of people around the world use or consume every day.  We are the secret ingredient to make food extraordinary in some of the world’s best loved brands.

·         ROLE PURPOSE:

Packaging Operator I is responsible for the packaging of basegum material, reprocessing of WIP material (reblending, milling and agglomeration) and clean up associated with biogum products. The position requires knowledge and understanding of the technology and process operations to operate and troubleshoot the equipment efficiently and safely. Several operations require operator interaction through a computer interface. The operator is expected to make decisions and necessary changes to correct deviations in process conditions and to assist in troubleshooting operational problems.

·         SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES – ehsq cRITICAL rOLE lEVEL 3

Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business.

Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environment, Health, Food Safety and Quality, complies with all EHSQ policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to their work.  Team members are expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work. Included in this is abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSP’s) and our STOP WORK AUTHORITY which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury loss of life.  Responsible for quality and food safety within their realm of control. 

Level 3 – Important Role

·         EHSQ focus is 100% task oriented

·         Responsible for area specific EHSQ procedures/policy adherence

·         EHSQMS Element Support

·         Responsible for reporting all incidents, defects, and hazards

·         Involved in EHSQ specific checks and inspections for policy adherence

All employees are responsible for:

·         Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHSQ policies and procedures

·         Being responsible for their own actions

·         Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others, and the environment

·         Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken.

·         Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHSQ supports activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable, and cost-effective manner.

·         MAIN responsibilities:

• Works independently to complete assigned work tasks and to monitor and operate equipment: The Operator I works individually as well as in teams, according to the tasks and instructions provided by the team leader. Packaging operators must adhere to GMP regulations set forth by plant policies. Operations require climbing stairs and ladders to monitor and set up equipment. Some areas have difficult access and require bending or stooping to reach equipment. Several operations require the opening and closing of various types and sizes of valves. 
• Works in varying environmental conditions: May be required to work for several hours at a time in temperatures ranging from below freezing to more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Walks / stands upon a variety of surfaces: There are a variety of surfaces on which Operators are required work, including concrete, gravel, metal grating and diamond-plated stairways and walkways. These surfaces can, at times, be slippery.
• Ensures assigned production area is maintained free of deposits of processed material: Considerable cleaning is required to keep equipment and work areas free from product accumulations. Extensive cleanup procedures are required prior to specific processing campaigns. The operator must be able to follow a detailed cleaning procedure. Particular jobs may require frequent cleaning of equipment using specialized tools and high-pressure water hoses. Routine cleaning involves sweeping, mopping, dusting and vacuuming. Sweeps floors using long handled, 24” wide janitor’s broom which is grasped and held with both hands for prolonged periods and pushed or pulled using up to 10 lbs of manual effort.  Bends or squats at hips and knees and reaches with arms to lift or shovel waste from the floor into a 300 lb drum.  Moves drum by manually tilting it on end, then rolling it as far as 10 feet.  Vacuums waste product using 1.5 in., corrugated hose weighing up to 15 lbs when filled.  Must manually grasp, twist, and pull to disassemble the equipment for emptying.  Carries and/or pulls vacuum assembly within a range of 50 feet.  Lifts and reaches overhead with cleaning nozzles and brushes and climbs 5-foot ladder as necessary to reach upper support beams during cleaning
• Drives and operates forklift: Grasps vehicle and pulls self-up approximately 30 in. From the ground to driving platform.  Pinches and turns key.  Firmly grasps steering wheel, pushes and pulls pedals and levers using hands and feet while lifting/lowering forks.  Drives over smooth and uneven terrain.
• Packaging Product: The Operator I is responsible for packaging product at the Okmulgee plant. This involves filling fiber drums, boxes or bags with product, then labeling and stacking processed material onto pallets in anticipation of shipping.  The Operator II works in teams or individually, according to the task., following the packaging steps as explained in the packaging procedures.  Operator needs to understand and comply with GMP regulations.
• Agglomeration / Milling / Blending: The Operator is responsible for processing of WIP material. Reprocessing operations include the fine mesh and waste gum milling systems and the agglomerator, as well as reblend operations. The Operator II is responsible for operating these systems, understanding the control systems and basic troubleshooting of the equipment. The Operator must be able to charge product into the blenders and follow processing instructions provided by team leader. 
• Codes/recodes drums: Uses manual dexterity including reaching and pinching with hands and repetitive rotation and flexion of the wrists and forearms while applying codes with a handheld roller.  When recoding drums, must grasp edges of 16 in. Drum of product weighing 100 lbs., tilt it and roll it off the pallet, and apply the hand-rolled code as described above.
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  FOOD, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY DUTY OF CARE:Food Safety:·         Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that our products are fit for human consumptionEnvironment:·         Comply with all environmental standards, procedures, and work instructions always.·         Report any environmental violation or near misses to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle

Health & Safety:·         Adhere to the safety policies, procedures, and site rules·         Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses and auditing ·    

     PERFORMANCE MEASURES:The incumbent will be measured against site EHS, Quality, Production, Reliability, andleadership goals. ·   

      SKILLS, Training AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDHigh school diploma or equivalentPrior employment experience in a manufacturing or warehouse position is desirable.Knowledge of computer applicationsundefined·         REVISION History:Used to track the changes that occurred between the revisions of the document.DateWhoDescriptionDistribution03/13/2026        

•     Name  Title  Signature   Date   EEO Statement:Tate & Lyle will base all its employment decisions on job-related standards and its commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO). Tate & Lyle will ensure that promotion decisions are made in accordance with the principles of EEO by imposing only valid requirements for promotional opportunities. Tate & Lyle will also ensure that all other human resource matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are administered without regard to an employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The successful attainment of equal employment opportunity requires the maximum cooperation of all employees. All managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and enforcing this, Policy. In addition, all other employees are expected to perform their job responsibilities in a manner that supports equal employment opportunity for all.

• Job Description Acknowledgement:I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I fully understand all my job duties and responsibilities.  I can perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation.  I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department and if so, I will be required to perform such additional duties and responsibilities.  If I have any questions about job duties that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or human resources. 

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