L'Oreal Processor

Job Title: Processor

Location: North Little Rock, AR

Shift Information: 6 pm - 6 am (Shift C/D - 24 Hour PM Rotating Shifts)

Position Overview/Position Responsibilities:

As a Processor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of product formulations within our organization. Working closely with Process Engineering teams, you will be responsible for translating formulation recipes into actionable instructions for manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for color, strong organizational skills, and a high sense of compliance for quality and safety.

What we are looking for:

Must Have:

• Previous experience in a similar role within cosmetics, chemical, food, pharmaceutical industries is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Qualify for color and odor testing.

• Must be able to read and understand scales calibrated in metric format and be able to use the metric system in all aspects of this position.

What's In It For YOU:

• Safety-centric Environment with Inclusive Mindset & Culture
• Competitive Pay + Profit Sharing
• Pension Plan + 401K w/ Company Match
• Flexible Time Off: 30 Paid Days Off a Year
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA)
• Free & Discounted Products @ L'Oreal Company Store
• Paid Parental Leave

Additional Benefits: Shift Differential & Opportunity for Overtime, Growing business with opportunity for advancement, Vacation purchase plan, Learning & Development Opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Clean & Climate-controlled environment

Full Job Description below:

For more than a century, L'Oreal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beautyin terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oreal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L'Oreal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.

Job Title: Processor

Division: L'Oreal Operations

Location: North Little Rock, AR

Reports To: Processing Director

Who We Are:

For more than a century, L'Oreal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beautyin terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oreal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L'Oreal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.

What You Will Do:

As a Processor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of product formulations within our organization. Working closely with Process Engineering teams, you will be responsible for translating formulation recipes into actionable instructions for manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for color, strong organizational skills, and a high sense of compliance for quality and safety.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• High school education, associate or bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Previous experience in a similar role within cosmetics, chemical, food, pharmaceutical industries is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to follow complex instructions and ensure consistency in data entry.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards such as GMP, ISO is a plus.
• Qualify for color and odor testing.
• Qualify to wear respirators.
• Complete forklift certification.

• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills of addition and subtraction.
• Must be able to read and understand scales calibrated in metric format and be able to use the metric system in all aspects of this position.
• Proficiency in data entry and working with database systems.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.

General Job Duties

• Weigh raw materials according to formula recipe.
• Mix raw ingredients according to formula recipe.
• Perform physiochemical testing of the formula to ensure quality standards.
• Open valves and pump finished formulas into storage tanks/drums or one-handled buckets.
• Operate milling machine when directed by the manufacturing procedure.
• Maintain cordial, professional relationship with supervisor and co-workers.
• Practice teamwork, relieve others for breaks/lunches, and assist others as time permits.
• Maintain a clean work environment and support site efforts for 5S.
• Drive Daily Direction Setting Meetings with Supervisor/Team Lead.
• Be able to track downtime, waiting time and breakdown time correctly and remain productive during these times.
• Complete paperwork and minimal computer work.
• Report machine and equipment malfunctions to mechanical personnel and use Maintenance Connection to enter equipment malfunctions electronically.
• Coordinate "changeovers" in production, clean equipment and parts, and perform other custodial responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Tools and Equipment Used In Job

• Quality control testing equipment such as penetrometer, viscometer, color spectrophotometer, pH meter, cisa, balances.
• Occasionally use safety scissors, safety knife, wrench, spatula, hoses, metal clamps, pliers, and screwdrivers.
• Occasionally use large equipment such as E-Z lifts, pallet jacks (electronic and manual), Power Worker (Tugger), and forklift.

Environmental Factors

• Machinery may produce noise levels that exceed OSHA's action level: Employees are provided with and required to wear personal hearing protection devises in these areas;
• Tanks may be hot, therefore creating a potential burn hazard: Protective sleeves may be provided;
• Raw materials and cleaning products may produce potential respiratory hazards: Employees are provided with and may/must wear particulate respirators or other respirators when appropriate;
• Employees are required to operate forklifts: Processors must successfully complete forklift operator training;
• The processing of liquids and powders may create slippery surfaces;
• Processors are provided with and required to wear safety glasses, steel-toed shoes and safety gloves and nitrile gloves when task is product contact such as loading raw materials and handling bulk formula.
• All employees are properly trained in use of adjunct lifting/moving equipment and on proper body mechanics.

Essential Functions

MANIPULATION REQUIREMENTS: (HANDS OR FEET) This position requires an individual to constantly perform one and/or all of the following movements/functions: Handle, reach, perform fine motor manipulations with their hands, and performing gross motor manipulations involved in loading raw materials into processing kettles up to 35lbs.

Requirements

• Read, understand, follow, and document the specific instructions listed on the manufacturing procedure;
• Perform basic mathematical calculations;
• Work independently and as a team member, make decisions, and use adequate organizational and time management skills;
• Work well as a team member;
• Do the physical demands required for the job (lifting, moving, etc.) using safe ergonomic techniques;
• Have visual/auditory acuity required to read weights on product labels and hear warning alarms;
• Have working knowledge of the production process, items produced, and equipment utilized in maintaining production/processing within specific industrial norms and standards;
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety procedures;
• Ensure a high standard of quality and follow GMP procedures;
• Communicate well with other employees and supervisors;
• Plan in advance for a "change over" and coordinate services with the next shift to efficiently minimize downtime;
• Work flexible hours/shifts, including overtime;
• Demonstrate good attendance.
• Must selflessly develop others.
• Must thrive within a changing organization.
• Efficiently produce quality cosmetics in the right quality at the right time for L'Oreal USA customers.
• Must create and provide an environment in which employees can work safely and thrive.
• Must act as a responsible citizen in our company and community.
• Must manage the plant's assets to maximize our stockholders return.
• Must implement and utilize the NLR L'Oreal USA communication model.
• Resolve conflicts directly.
• Must listen for understanding.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Must be committed to team decisions.

What's In It For You:

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

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Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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