Chemical Operator- Night Shift

Job Description

Purpose:

The Chemical Operator- Night Shift is responsible for the operation and cleanliness of specialized equipment designed to produce fermented products.

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

Required Skills:

Problem Solving Skills, Strong Communication Skills, Planning and Organizational Skills

Positive attitude and unquestionable ethics

Excellent personal motivation

Attention to detail and accuracy while multitasking, as necessary