Fermentation Technician

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference. We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment. Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries. United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: Fermentation Technician – 1st Shift Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm The hourly wage for this position is $28.41 Come join our Mason City, IA facility where we manufacture and distribute our Animal Nutrition Products! ROLE SUMMARY: Perform all facets of the mixing and blending process to ensure the fill of the production schedules and orders on a continual basis. Ensure all products meet customer specifications. This position is responsible to oversee the operation and control of the production process. This includes all daily operation from the receiving of raw materials to the load out of finished goods. This position will require operation of all packaging equipment and warehousing operations. All Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operation Procedures will be followed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors operations and maintains parameters of production line, mixing and fermentation as assigned with minimal assistance Performs all other duties related to production including packaging, mixing of formulas, bulk truck loading, and inventory management with minimal assistance Receives raw materials Assists in performing maintenance activities as assigned Assists in performing lab analysis as assigned on raw and finished goods Understands and adheres to all processes related to feed safety requirements and demonstrates a commitment to feed safety by ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements Oversee the complete start-up and shutdown of the manufacturing process Effectively operation, monitor, and maintain manufacturing process with SOP’s Performs all packaging within SOP’s Performs loading of all finished product within SOP’s Performs all receiving of raw materials within SOP’s Provide accurate documentation of all log sheets and production records Ensure all required sampling is performed Oversee all duties related to shipping and receiving of raw materials and finished product Keeps work area clean, neat, and free from safety hazards Follows all facility safety rules, policies, and procedures including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Follow all facility rules to maintain quality and integrity of both raw materials and finished products Maintains proper operation of Control Points and Critical Control Points per the plant HACCP Plan and performs housekeeping as assigned Performs Operator Driven Maintenance and Sanitation assignments, minor maintenance activities, and assists in major maintenance activities Maintains a positive attitude and is a motivated reliable employee All other duties as assigned MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of a High School Diploma / GED is required PREFERED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Animal Science, or a related field is preferred 3-6 years previous experience in a manufacturing, feed production, or industrial setting is beneficial Experience with fermentation, mixing, or bulk material handling is a plus Forklift certification or experience operating warehouse equipment is preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Able to operation industrial feed production equipment Good oral and written communication s…

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