Tech I Production

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

3d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

This position monitors and controls fermentation and purification processes through field work, communication, and laboratory testing while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards. The work takes place in a fast-paced bioprocessing manufacturing environment, including plant settings that may contain hazardous elements. The employee must follow safety, environmental, and quality procedures and policies. The role works a 12-hour rotating schedule, alternating two weeks on night shift and two weeks on day shift, with a rotating work pattern that includes weekdays and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Self-motivated and willing to learn.
Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with systems such as EMaint., SAP, or Velocity.
Ability to multitask and communicate and interact professionally with others.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Mechanical aptitude and/or willingness to learn how to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
Use required personal protective equipment in the manufacturing environment.
Ability to work around large manufacturing machines and equipment.
Ability to use laboratory analytical and measurement instrumentation and general industrial-site equipment such as hoists, pallet jacks, and freight elevators.
Ability to perform sitting, standing, walking, repetitive use of hands, arms, and legs, and eye-hand coordination for 4 or more hours a day.
Ability to occasionally bend, reach overhead, crouch, balance, push, or pull; occasionally lift 50 pounds or less and, on occasion, lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to operate general manufacturing powered equipment and tools.
Ability to wear a respirator in accordance with the respiratory protection program.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced bioprocessing manufacturing environment and comply with applicable SOPs, JHAs, and ISO standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food or feed industry manufacturing setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work habits and comply with safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
Make decisions without compromising safety, environmental, or quality standards; assist with audits and report hazards for correction.
Attend scheduled training and comply with governmental regulations and policies.
Test product samples in a field laboratory and document results; keep the laboratory clean and calibrate lab equipment as needed.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and correct issues that arise outside normal operating conditions at the workstation.
Maintain data sheets and document required test results.
Learn and understand process automation, keep processes within required parameters, and monitor process consistency and trends to identify abnormal conditions.
Communicate process status to production management through daily memos, emails, and documentation.
Perform light maintenance, including replacing diaphragms, pre- and final filters, valves, and probes.
Suggest or implement process improvements, cost reductions, and best-practice ideas; work to increase processing efficiencies.
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized.
Complete shift notes and exchange information between shifts.