Tech I Production

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America • Eddyville, IA

2d • 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 role is performed in a fast-paced bioprocessing manufacturing environment and requires compliance with safety, environmental, and quality procedures and standards. The position works a 12-hour rotating schedule, alternating two weeks on night shift with two weeks on day shift. The listed schedule includes rotating workdays and days off.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office, EMaint., SAP, Velocity, or similar systems.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally with others.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Mechanical aptitude 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.
• Ability to use general industrial-site equipment such as a hoist, pallet jack, or freight elevator.
• Ability to operate general manufacturing powered equipment and tools.
• Ability to wear a respirator in accordance with the respiratory protection program.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, repeatedly use hands, arms, and legs, and coordinate eyes and hands for four or more hours a day.
• Ability to occasionally bend, reach overhead, crouch, balance, push, or pull.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds or less and, on occasion, lift up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a food or feed industry manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Use safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures.
• Make sound decisions without compromising safety, environmental, or quality standards.
• Assist with audits as required.
• Report identified hazards so they can be corrected promptly.
• Attend scheduled training to stay current on compliance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with governmental regulations and policies.
• Test product samples in a field laboratory and document results.
• Maintain a clean laboratory environment, operate lab equipment, and perform necessary calibrations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and correct issues that develop outside normal operating conditions at the workstation.
• Maintain data sheets and complete required fields with test results.
• Learn the process automation and keep the process operating within required parameters.
• Maintain process consistency and monitor trends to troubleshoot abnormal conditions.
• Communicate process status to production management through daily memos, emails, and documentation.
• Perform light maintenance, such as replacing diaphragms, pre- and final filters, valves, or probes.
• Suggest or implement process improvements, cost reductions, and best-practice ideas.
• Strive to increase processing efficiency.
• Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized.
• Complete shift notes and exchange information between shifts.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective Day 1.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and floating holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs and yearly wellness reimbursement.
• Work flexibility.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career growth and development within a global organization.
• Company-provided mental health and caregiving support.

What This Job Offers

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