Process Technician

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 PurposeLab technician(s) ensures the plant scientific and medical laboratory is prepared for taking test samples, keeping lab records, maintaining equipment and provide data to support findings.Safety Accountabilities – Ehsq Critical Role Level 3Protecting 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 comply 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 – RoleEHSQ focus is 100% task orientedResponsible for area specific EHSQ procedures/policy adherenceEHSQMS Element SupportResponsible for reporting all incidents, defects, and hazardsInvolved in EHSQ specific checks and inspections for policy adherenceAll Employees Are Responsible ForCompliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHSQ policies and proceduresBeing responsible for their own actionsCarrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others, and the environmentReporting 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 ResponsibilitiesRequired to learn how to operate various lab instrumentsUnderstand and perform test methods used both in process and final product testingAbility to understand and make necessary changes from test analysisUnderstand Certificate of Analysis (C of A) and the requirements of each C of A specificationsAbility to utilize SAP systemAbility to navigate and enter date into excel spreadsheetsPerform various calibration and standard test on lab instrumentsPrepare and collect product samples for outside testingAssist in the investigation of quality issues and findsUnderstanding and communication with members of management on various test and projectsKnow the hazards of chemical reagents used in test methods and general use in the labUnderstand and adhere to safety and GMP policies and proceduresAbility to progress through the lab matrix within the allotted timeAbility to pass the written test for the lab matrixAbility to perform and assist in lock outs and writing permitsReviews and follows Non-GMO policies and proceduresFood SafetyFOOD, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY DUTY OF CARE:Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that our products are fit for human consumptionEnvironmentComply with all environmental standards, procedures, and work instructions alwaysReport any environmental violation or near misses to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & LyleHealth & SafetyAdhere to the safety policies, procedures, and site rulesFully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses and auditingSkills And Experience RequiredHigh School Diploma or EquivalentTwo (2) years of manufacturing experience preferredCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.