Process Operator - Day Shift (6a-6p)

Lesaffre Group • Cedar Rapids, IA

9d • 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 a pioneer in its field, driven by an innovative spirit. The company employs 11,000 people across 96 nationalities and has a turnover of 3 billion euros. Lesaffre collaborates with customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bioactives that enhance human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition. This specific role is within the Red Star Yeast team, which provides high-performing yeast and related products to bakers and food manufacturers. Supported by Lesaffre and Archer Daniels Midland, and operating modern facilities in Cedar Rapids, IA, and Dothan, AL, the Red Star Yeast team combines global expertise with local reliability to serve the U.S. and Canadian markets.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Ability to follow instructions, learn, and ask questions
• Good people and communication skills
• Ability to manage time and plan ahead
• Ability to multi-task and troubleshoot
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Attention to detail
• Mathematical/Basic Science skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs.
• Follow established fermentation procedures, make adjustments to the processes or processing equipment, manually or through a central processing computer.
• Notify Supervisor of equipment failures and when major fermentation problems or variations in the process are detected.
• Follow the production schedule.
• Follow established cleaning (CIP) and syrup/raw materials procedures.
• Responsible for reading and understanding material safety data for chemicals used in the fermentation process.
• Follow all procedures/precautions when adding chemicals to the fermentation process and working around chemicals.
• Run the separation of the yeast after fermentation.
• Learn to comply with all established safety, GMP, and food safety rules of the plant as well as general company policies.
• Verify accuracy of all information.
• Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information for fermentation, separation, CIPs, or any other documents required by company to regulate parameters, procedures and equipment through basic laboratory analysis, simple calculations and computer controls.
• Communicate and interact with other employees, customers, and management personnel in a respectful and effective manner.
• Follow syrup/molasses processes from start to end to minimize loss.
• Train and work in other departments in the facility as needed. This may include truck-loading, packaging, cleaning for customer audits, and filling in for various absences throughout the facility.
• Work is assigned depending upon operational needs.
• General Cleaning
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED