Accountabilities:
– Prepare, monitor, and operate multiple pieces of fermentation equipment.
Perform aseptic ferment sampling
– Assist in fermentation operations including but not limited to; sterile transfers, SIP/CIP and product harvesting
– Safely operate a forklift as well as pass a certification test for its operation
– Work as a team member to meet departmental performance measures
– Assist in facility maintenance and upkeep
– Follow all standard operating procedures as well as requirements set by SFSF, NASC and FAMI-QS
– Submit supply chain logs for safety, mechanical, or production issues
– Completes all refresher training as requested
– Compliant with all chemical handling procedures/requirements

Qualifications:
– Required Education: HS diploma
– Required Work Experience:
– 5 years of experience in manufacturing in an industrial/manufacturing environment desired
– Experience in equipment maintenance and operability
– Experience in scheduling, operations procedures development, training, and personnel development
– Fermentation Operations
– Ability to pass a written and driving exam to prove capability of safely operating a forklift
– Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word (to write business correspondence), Excel (for use of spreadsheets, reporting, simple formulas) and Outlook (for internal and external correspondence)
– General safety understanding of chemicals, SDS, etc.
– Physically able to lift and move 50lb. on a regular reoccurring basis
– Willing and able to wear the necessary Personal Protection equipment (PPE) (i.e. hard hats, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel-toe boots or safety shoes and other PPE required by specific jobs)
– Willing and able to work off hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed
– Ability to conduct peer reviewed literature analysis in areas defined above and implement key findings