Operator - Day Shift (6a-6p)

Lesaffre North America • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Lesaffre is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts and bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare and industrial biotechnology. This story began more than 170 years ago in northern France, and, thanks to our pioneer spirit and our innovative approach, we are constantly developing. Lesaffre's global presence includes 11,000 employees from 96 nationalities and a 3-billion euro turnover. We work with customers, partners and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being and improve plant nutrition. At Lesaffre's baking and breadmaking division, our fermentation expertise powers industry-leading baking solutions, innovative yeast strains, enzymes, tailored fermentation processes and technical support, to optimize performance, flavor and consistency. We partner with global brands and local artisans to create customized ingredients and processes that meet evolving consumer tastes. Join us and help bakers craft exceptional products.

Requirements

• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and follow through to completion
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize work
• Computer proficiency required
• Solid understanding of basic math and science and the ability to apply this knowledge
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be detail oriented and safety minded
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee will be required to bend, twist and use stairs/ladders.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Previous production or bakery experience is preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Food product packaging and/or blending experience preferred
• Shipping and/or receiving experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
• Understand and effectively utilize all employee safety programs to ensure proper procedures are being followed
• Staging of required raw materials and packaging materials
• Requires ability to follow a recipe to create a blend to be mixed
• Requires ability to follow procedures to package product in various packaging types
• Completion of in process production checks
• Document, inspect and unload materials per written procedures
• Prepare products for shipment, load trucks and complete required paperwork
• Requires ability to operate fork truck and floor scrubber
• Maintain warehouse and production areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Perform routine and non-routing cleaning inside and outside of the facility
• Ability to accurately report data and maintain records
• Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Day one healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401k with 4% match & additional discretionary employer contribution
• 11 paid holidays
• 80 hours of vacation time and 48 hours of sick time annually
• Life insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED