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Company Description

Glanbia is a global nutrition company, grounded in science and nature and dedicated to providing better nutrition for every step of life's journey. The company takes pure and clean ingredients including milk, whey and grains and using expert knowledge and capabilities produces high quality nutritional ingredients and branded consumer products for customers and consumers worldwide.

Glanbia Performance Nutrition is a wholly owned subsidiary of Glanbia located in Downers Grove, Illinois. GPN's brand portfolio consists of - Optimum Nutrition, BSN, Isopure, Think!, Nutramino ABB, Body & Fit, Amazing Grass and SlimFast, each with its own brand essence. GPN manufactures and markets the full range of performance nutrition and lifestyle products including protein, pre-workout, muscle gainers, ready-to-eat snacks and general health. Products are sold through a variety of channels including specialty retail, the internet, gyms and FDM in a variety of formats including powders, bars and Ready-to-Drink beverages. GPN has a global and expanding footprint with a current in-market presence in 24 countries.

Glanbia Performance Nutrition has enjoyed consistent double-digit growth which has been achieved both organically and through acquisition. Today, GPN has approximately $1.2B in revenue and 2,500 employees worldwide. With state-of-the-art production facilities occupying over 500,000 square feet of operating space, GPN is the only sports nutrition company to manufacture and market items in every product category.

As the parent of Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Plc is a global performance nutrition and ingredients group with leading market positions in cheese, whey proteins, sports nutrition and micronutrient premixes headquartered in Kilkenny, Ireland. Glanbia Plc has over 6,900 employees in 34 countries worldwide. Its products are sold or distributed in over 130 countries. The company is organized into a number of divisions; Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN), Glanbia Nutritionals, Glanbia Ireland and also a number of joint ventures. Revenues for Glanbia plc are approximately $4.1B. For more information visit the company website at: www.glanbia.com

Job Summary

Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois. This range may not be applicable to other locations. The hourly rate for Illinois based employees for this role is $21.50/hour ($18.50/hr plus $3.00 shift differential).

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA, HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, 19 Days Paid Time Off and 6% 401K match!

Monday through Friday set schedule!

• 3rd Shift: 10:00pm-6:30am

The Blender Operator is responsible for manually lifting and dumping 50lb bags of ingredients into the IBCs as well as adjusting machines during operations and downtime cleaning activities in the Dump Room.

Duties and Responsibilities      

• Operate production/cleaning equipment.
• Repeatedly maneuver up to 55lbs of materials
• Complete daily production logs and reports including all Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) forms.
• Verify product integrity during the manufacturing process.
• Perform equipment or product changeovers as designated by the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure the work areas be kept clean and free of debris and foreign material.
• standard operating procedures and job safety.
• Communicate with immediate production supervisor or plant manager on equipment troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Provide on-the-job training for employees.
• Ensure that all quality control checks are being completed and documented.
• All employees have the responsibility to report food safety problems to their production supervisor or someone with authority to initiate action.
• All employees shall identify any risk of intentional harm to the facility, personnel, or products.  All employees have the responsibility to report unauthorized persons to their production supervisor who will challenge the individual and/or escort them from the site.
• Time stress related to fast-paced work and multi-task requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Liason with other production personnel to ensure that production plan is being followed.
• Perform safety inspections and be aware of all the safety points on the machines
• Trouble-shoot defects and own the quality of the products
• Understand the differences in powders and be able to successfully perform the procedures associated with allergen and flavor cleans
• Communicate with the appropriate leadership if issues arise in regards to safety and/or quality issues
• Responsible for filling out all documentation correctly and clearly
• Assist in maintaining/promoting our Safety Culture
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Lab coat, safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves
• Perform other duties as assigned

Decision Making/Problem Solving

• Identify defects on equipment or work area and immediately communicate to the appropriate leadership member.
• Liason with other production personnel to ensure that production plan is being followed.
• All employees have the responsibility to report food safety problems to their production supervisor or someone with authority to initiate action.
• All employees shall identify any risk of intentional harm to the facility, personnel, or products.  All employees have the responsibility to report unauthorized persons to their production supervisor or leadership.

Education

• Preferred High School Diploma or GED 

Experience

• Preferred 3+ months of manufacturing             
• Food manufacturing experience preferred

Other Experience

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English is required
• Experience in food environment or consumer product preferred

Physical Demands

• Occasional Sitting
• Constant Standing & Walking
• Frequent Bending & Stooping

Lifting Demands

• Lift up to 55 lbs. on an frequent basis 6 inches off Ground to Waist.
• Lift up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis Waist to Shoulder.
• Carry up to 55 lbs. on an occasional basis up to 5 ft.
• Be able to pull a 55lb bag from a height of 60 inches on an occasional basis.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the particular job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.