Production Operator I

Locus Management•Solon, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Locus Fermentation Solutions is hiring a Production Operator I to perform fermentation production operations at its Solon, Ohio location. The role involves preparing and operating reactors, gathering production data, preparing samples for quality control, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, maintaining the warehouse, and performing routine equipment maintenance. The operator follows standard operating procedures and protocols to maintain product quality and wears required personal protective equipment. Work takes place in a temperature-controlled warehouse that may involve loud machinery, heavy equipment, and operational hazards. The employee moves through the warehouse approximately 60% of the time and remains stationary approximately 40% of the time. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flexibility for some weekend work required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to identify problems and execute standard procedures.
Acute attention to detail.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook efficiently.
Schedule flexibility, including some weekend work.
Ability to wear and properly use required PPE, including hard hats, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
Ability to move through the warehouse 60% of the time and remain stationary 40% of the time.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to consistently position oneself as appropriate to maintain warehouse equipment and progress production cycles.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or experience in fermentation or microbiology.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Prepare fermentation reactors by loading raw materials, setting parameters, testing equipment functionality, and inoculating cultures.
Operate a PLC to gather data and set temperature, pH, and other parameters.
Prepare scheduled samples for quality control testing and analysis.
Clean and sterilize equipment, reactors, and parts used in production.
Maintain the warehouse area and keep materials clean and organized.
Perform routine maintenance on reactors, tanks, pumps, and other production equipment.
Wear required personal protective equipment while performing job responsibilities.
Follow SOPs and protocols to maintain product quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.