Operations Clerk
Corbion
Summary
The Operations Clerk is based in the Totowa, NJ plant and reports to the Automation Programmer. This position will be working closely with Production Supervisors, Machine Operators, and the scheduling team to complete tasks related to operational activities which include, but are not limited to, creation and organization of finished product labels, cycle counts, creating and organize shop order packets, and other tasks as assigned.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Follow all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), FSMA, Safety, and Environmental regulations as well as company policies
- Maintain a positive attitude. Focus on the customer, teamwork, and quality productivity
- Give recommendations to improve workplace safety, efficiency, and to better serve the customer
- Responsible for following the Production Schedule to print finished product labels in a timely manner
- Maintain label printers in good order and perform basic troubleshooting
- Manage accurate inventory of labels and label supplies to ensure we do not run out
- Work with Production Supervisors, Production Operators, and schedulers to create or reprint labels outside of the production schedule
- Create and organize paperwork associated with finished product labeling requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred
- Familiar with Microsoft Office suite and must be comfortable on a computer
- Able to work with others and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Some knowledge of food processing, GMP and OSHA requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail
Working Environment
The primary job location is in the Label room, which resides in the manufacturing plant and is generally temperature-controlled. The manufacturing plant is a large, open-floor area with loud machinery and certain areas require additional PPE such as hearing protection or respirators. Workers entering the Label room must be dressed in plant-approved attire and with proper PPE. The manufacturing plant is subject to high temperatures in the summer, and low temperatures in the winter months. Workers must wear proper PPE when traveling to the Label room. This includes hair nets, bump caps/hard hats, steel toe closed shoes, and removal of jewelry. In this position, you may be exposed to common airborne or surface food allergens - including, but not limited to, wheat, soy, eggs, dairy, sesame, celery and sulfites - during the handling, mixing, storage, transport of materials, or when accessing the production floor.
Physical Requirements
- Sits, stands, walks, kneels, and bends frequently
- Frequently uses hand/finger dexterity for typing
- Reaches above and below the shoulders
- Able to lift cases of product labels that weigh up to 25 pounds
- Corrected vision, speaking ability, and hearing are usually involved in performing written and verbal job functions
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred
- Familiar with Microsoft Office suite and must be comfortable on a computer
- Able to work with others and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Some knowledge of food processing, GMP and OSHA requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail
Benefits
- Bonus potential
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Basic Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Education Assistance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Lifestyle and wellness benefits
Company overview
Corbion is a Dutch sustainable ingredients company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with over a century of innovation experience. As a global leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, the company specializes in developing sustainable food-ingredient solutions through advanced fermentation technology and application development. Corbion's portfolio includes lactic acid and derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional ingredient blends, and algae-derived nutritional ingredients. The company serves diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. With a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees worldwide and annual sales of €1.3 billion, Corbion is publicly listed on Euronext Amsterdam. The company's core mission is to preserve what matters by championing preservation in food production, health, and the planet through science and nature's ingenuity. Corbion leverages its deep expertise in biotechnology to help customers create safe, sustainable, and longer-lasting products while addressing complex formulation challenges across multiple industries.