Operator - Fermentation
About The Position
Position Objective: Controls the fermenter to ensure that yeast cultures are grown according to to certain specifications as outlined by plant management. Key Result Areas: Performance Standards: Production Area Ensure that yeast is correctly processed so that production schedules are met. Make proper fermentation nutrient additions as specified by the mash design. Ensure that all equipment and cream tanks and fermenters are sanitized prior to starting another fermentation. Quality Control Gather consistent samples for testing by laboratory personnel. Maintain departmental Master Sanitation Schedule. Regulatory Requirements Monitor VOC emissions to comply with Title V Permit. Reporting Maintain production/ testing records and report/ documents any malfunctions to the process supervisor. Human Resources Comply with HR policies and procedures. Comply with relevant employment laws. Other Focused on continuous improvement. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One to three year’s related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Forklift operator’s license.
- Ability to operate specific computer software and related hardware in running large scale liquid process plants.
- Excellent science and math aptitude.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food, chemical or liquid processing and related equipment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that yeast is correctly processed so that production schedules are met.
- Make proper fermentation nutrient additions as specified by the mash design.
- Ensure that all equipment and cream tanks and fermenters are sanitized prior to starting another fermentation.
- Gather consistent samples for testing by laboratory personnel.
- Maintain departmental Master Sanitation Schedule.
- Monitor VOC emissions to comply with Title V Permit.
- Maintain production/ testing records and report/ documents any malfunctions to the process supervisor.
- Comply with HR policies and procedures.
- Comply with relevant employment laws.
- Focused on continuous improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
