Production Operator - Days (Biospringer)

Biospringer by Lesaffre • Cedar Rapids, IA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Lesaffre is a global leader in the fermentation of microorganisms for various industries including 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 has a global presence with 11,000 employees from 96 nationalities and a turnover of 3 billion euros. The Biospringer team, a part of Lesaffre, specializes in yeast extracts and fermentation-based products that enhance the taste and health benefits of food. Their natural ingredients contribute to making food tastier and healthier. Lesaffre's core values include passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or 3 years minimum of 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.
• 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

• Ensure liquid intermediate product is spray dried, meeting all specifications set on the finished product, and following all Safety, Quality and Food Safety procedures.
• Manage and monitor up to 3 spray drying equipment.
• Train and work in other departments on a periodic basis to ensure customer requirements are met in a timely manner.
• 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 and monitor dryer equipment, notifying management when maintenance is required.
• Assist in trouble-shooting of equipment and process problems.
• Notify Supervisor of equipment failures and when major process problems or variations in the process are detected.
• Communicate and interact with other employees and management personnel in a respectful and effective manner.
• Learn all equipment in Drying and cover shifts as scheduled.
• Train and work in other departments in the facility as needed, including cleaning and filling in for various absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability
• A competitive 401K plan
• Affordable benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• 12 paid holidays
• The ability to utilize your experience and knowledge to make a real impact
• Opportunities for continuous growth within your role and across business units

What This Job Offers

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