Relief Nutritional Operator - Nights

Lesaffre Group Openings•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role requires flexibility as operations change based on customer needs. The Nutritional Relief Operator will train and work on all equipment in the department periodically to ensure timely customer requirements are met. Responsibilities include performing sanitation on equipment, infrastructure, and grounds, monitoring quality assurance controls (e.g., product analysis, weight checks, code date verifications), and recording/maintaining accurate written and electronic information. The operator must understand and follow safety, GMP, and food safety policies, operate equipment safely and efficiently, inspect equipment for maintenance needs, and assist in troubleshooting. Effective communication and interaction with colleagues, customers, and management are essential. The operator will learn and operate all equipment in the Nutritional Yeast Department and cover open shifts as scheduled. Overtime and non-routine hours with a changing weekly schedule may be required.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions, learn and ask questions.
Ability to accurately report process data and maintain process records.
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.
High school diploma or 3 years experience in similar position.
Ability to be forklift certified.
Ability to wear respiratory protection.
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.
Perform basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Perform simple mathematical analysis using the units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
Apply common sense and be able to follow supervisory instruction and plant policies and procedures.
Solve standardized problems with few or no variables.
Use learned experience to solve more detailed and complex problems.
Follow Red Star Yeast’s facial hair policy.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manufacturing and packaging processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Train and work on all equipment in the department.
Perform sanitation on equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other assigned areas.
Monitor quality assurance controls during the production process, including product analysis, weight checks, and code date verifications.
Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information.
Understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and other rules or policies.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
Inspect infrastructure and equipment and notify management when maintenance is required.
Assist in trouble-shooting of equipment and process problems.
Communicate and interact with other employees, customers, and management personnel in a respectful and effective manner.
Learn and operate all equipment in the Nutritional Yeast Department.
Cover open shifts as scheduled.
Work non-routine hours and follow a changing weekly schedule.
Respond for replacement coverage on a 36-hour call-in basis.