Fermentation Administrator (Third Shift)

Fermentation Administrator - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Shift Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 11 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Purpose: 

The Fermentation Administrator - 3rd Shift is responsible for the operation and cleanliness of specialized equipment designed to produce fermented products.

Accountabilities:

• Work with department team to assure the production plan, schedule, and activities are coordinated to meet company requirements 
• Balance quality, productivity, and safety to achieve results in all areas
• Work to continuously improve in all areas 
• Safely operate a forklift as well as pass a certification test for its operation
• Work as a team member to meet departmental key performance indicators
• Assist in fermentation operations including but not limited to; sterile transfers, SIP/CIP and product harvesting 
• Compliant with all chemical handling procedures/requirements
• Submit supply chain logs for safety, mechanical, or production issues
• Assist in facility maintenance and upkeep 
• Assist in checklist updates as required
• Follow and perform daily checklists and inspections
• Complete in person quality checks
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area by keeping tools and equipment in proper places and all materials off the floor of the area
• Performs other duties as assigned

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

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