Production Operator - Part Time Weekends bei Locus Fermentation Solutions

Overview:

As a Production Operator, you will work on a small team that is responsible for the production operation for our unique fermentation technology. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined or have some experience operating equipment in a lab or manufacturing setting. Come with a desire to learn – we will train you on the rest!

Reports to: Production Supervisor 

Schedule: Weekend Shift - Saturday/Sunday (8+ hours per day)

Key Responsibilities & Tasks: 

• Prepare reactors for fermentation including the loading of raw materials, setting parameters testing equipment functionality, and inoculation of culture.
• Gather data and set temperature, pH, and other parameters.
• Prepare scheduled samples for testing and analysis by quality control.
• Clean and sterilize equipment, reactors, and all parts utilized in production. 
• Maintain warehouse area and ensure high level of cleanliness and organization of materials.
• Perform routine maintenance on reactors, tanks, pumps, and other production equipment.
• Wear required PPE while carrying out position responsibilities.
• Follow SOP's and protocols to maintain product quality. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required. 
• Knowledge of experience in fermentation, or microbiology preferred. 
• Schedule flexibility
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance preferred.

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• Follow standard procedures required (SOP's).
• Lift 50 lbs individually.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a temperature-controlled warehouse environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move through the warehouse 60% of the time and remain in a stationary position 40% of the time.  The employee is required to consistently position self as appropriate to maintain equipment in the warehouse and progress production cycles. The employee will occasionally lift and or carry up to 50 lbs.  Employee will occasionally use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day.   

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  This may include warm, hot or cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.