Production Technician

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Eddyville, IA

9h•$24•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for monitoring & controlling the fermentation/purification process through field work, communication, and lab testing, all while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards. This is a 12-hr. rotating shift position (WORK Monday, Tuesday; OFF Wednesday, Thursday; WORK Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Then, OFF Monday Tuesday; WORK Wednesday, Thursday; OFF Friday, Saturday, Sunday). 2 weeks on Dayshift and then 2 weeks on Nighshift (5:30 a.m./p.m. - 5:30 p.m./a.m.)

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Must be self-motivated and show a willingness to learn
Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, EMaint., SAP, Velocity, etc.)
Ability to multi-task
Ability to professionally interact and communicate with others
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Mechanical aptitude and/or a willingness to learn how to troubleshoot mechanical issues
Use of required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment
Working around large manufacturing machines and equipment
Lab analytical and measurement instrumentation
Other general equipment used at an industrial site (i.e. hoist, pallet jack, freight elevator, etc.)
Sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands/arms/legs, and eye/hand coordination for 4+ hours a day
Occasional bending, reaching overhead, crouching, balancing, pushing or pulling
Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less, occasional need to lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to operate general manufacturing powered equipment and tools
Ability to wear a respirator according to the Company respiratory program

Nice To Haves

Experience in food or feed industry manufacturing setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
Assist with audits as required
Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible
Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives
Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations and policies
Test product samples in a field lab and log proper documentation of the results
Maintain a clean lab environment while operating lab equipment & perform necessary calibrations on lab equipment
Diagnose, troubleshoot & correct any issues when they develop outside of normal operating conditions while at workstation
Maintain data sheets with necessary test results completed and documented in required fields
Gain an understanding for the automation of the process, keeping process running within required parameters
Maintain process consistency and monitor process trends to troubleshoot abnormal conditions
Communicate process status to production management via daily memos, emails, documentation
Perform light maintenance duties such as diaphragm replacement, pre and final filter replacement, change out valves or probes, etc.
Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized
Complete shift notes and exchange information between shifts.