Fermentation Technician

BASF SE • Saint Joseph, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Fermentation Technician to join our Agricultural Solutions team in St. Joseph, MI.

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

As a Fermentation Technician you will be responsible for operating the fermentation process and equipment for the production of agricultural products. You will assist in the execution of the daily production schedule.

This will include ensuring a safe working environment, monitoring product quality, equipment batching and monitoring, raw material transportation, and housekeeping/5S projects.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent required
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• At least 1 year of mechanical experience including a working knowledge of tools, familiarity with fermentation equipment and instrumentation are key, including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and steam traps.
• At least 1 year of computer navigation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Maintaining a class-I boiler operating permit
• Maintaining a fork lift operating certificate

Responsibilities

• Monitor all safety and quality aspects of the fermentation vessels.
• Ensure efficient production and a high level of housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Engage with other departments for the timely completion of product batches.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude (preferably with aseptic technique as well), to be the first line of troubleshooting with the production equipment.
• Transport materials between the production areas.
• Be able to complete boiler training and certification within one year of hire in order to be fully capable of running the plant’s utility systems.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees