Operator - Fermentation - Nights
About The Position
In our Fermentation department, you’ll join a team responsible for critical production steps including sanitizing, pelletizing/freeze-drying, mixing, separating, and monitoring to ensure safe, precise, and high-quality output. Working closely with your teammates, you’ll help troubleshoot equipment and process issues, support cross-training efforts, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Your work plays an important role in delivering high-quality microbial products that help advance Novonesis’ purpose of creating biological solutions for a better future. As an Operator in Fermentation, you’ll play a central role in operating, adjusting, sanitizing, and monitoring specialized equipment used to produce high-quality microbial products. Your work ensures process consistency, compliance with GMP standards, and seamless production flow. Through your daily contributions, you’ll help maintain product quality, support operational excellence, and ensure a safe manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Basic math skills, including metric conversions.
- Ability to read and follow production journals, work instructions, and procedures.
- Ability to use basic hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches for equipment assembly and disassembly.
- Basic computer skills; SAP experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers regarding process status.
- Strong attention to safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
- Reliability and accountability for day-to-day production activites.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing, fermentation, food manufacturing, or similar environment preferred but not required.
- Ability to operate a pallet walker and/or forklift preferred.
- Curiosity and a desire to understand the manufacturing process beyond standard operating procedures.
- A strong sense of ownership and pride in producing high-quality work.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality and safety standards.
- Interest in supporting teammates through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
- Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, operate, adjust, clean, and sanitize fermentation and processing equipment.
- Mix raw materials, oversee fermentation runs, and complete downstream separation and bulk packaging.
- Handle materials, including transporting products in and out of -55°C freezers, stacking and labeling products, and verifying lot and batch numbers for traceability.
- Collect and submit samples for Quality Control testing.
- Follow GMP requirements, ISO safety protocols, sanitary standards, and support Kosher and Halal compliance activities.
- Complete accurate production, inventory, and quality documentation and data entry.
Benefits
- A collaborative team environment focused on learning, development, and continuous improvement.
- Opportunities to expand your technical expertise in fermentation and downstream processing operations.
- Ongoing training and cross-functional learning opportunities.
- A role where your contributions directly impact product quality, operational success, and customer satisfaction.
- A culture built on teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous growth.
- 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution.
- Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time.
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- Healthcare Savings Account option.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Parental Leave.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
