Packaging Operator - Nights (BSNAC)

Lesaffre North America•Cedar Rapids, IA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Lesaffre is a global leader in fermentation, specializing in microorganisms for baking, taste, healthcare, and industrial biotechnology. With over 170 years of history, Lesaffre is driven by a pioneer spirit and an innovative approach. The company employs 11,000 people across 96 nationalities and has a turnover of 3 billion euros. They collaborate with customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bioactives for human health, animal well-being, and plant nutrition. This specific role is within the Biospringer team, which provides yeast extracts and fermentation-based products to enhance the taste and organoleptic properties of food through natural ingredients. Lesaffre's core values include passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility.

Requirements

High school diploma or 3 years minimum experience in a similar position.
Ability to follow instructions, learn and ask questions.
Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills.
Good people skills.
Ability to manage time and plan ahead.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Write simple correspondence.
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Perform simple mathematical analysis using the units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Solve standardized problems with few or no variables.
Use learned experience to solve more detailed and complex problems.
Ability to be forklift certified required.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manufacturing and packaging processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and other rules or policies.
Perform sanitation on equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other assigned areas.
Monitor quality assurance controls during the production process, including product analysis and code date verifications.
Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information.
Operate packing line safely and efficiently.
Inspect dryer infrastructure, monitor dryer equipment and notify management when maintenance is required.
Assist in trouble-shooting of equipment and process problems.
Notify Lead or Supervisor of equipment failures and when major process problems or variations in the process are detected.
Communicate and interact with other employees in a teamwork environment and work together in a respectful manner.
Communicate with management personnel in a constructive manner about team members' performance.
Learn all equipment in Packaging.
Cover shifts as scheduled and give breaks when needed.
Train and work in other departments in the facility as needed, including cleaning and filling in for absences.
Drive a stand-up, sit-down, or walkie stacker forklift on a regular basis.
Perform other duties as assigned based upon operational needs.