Production Operator

Job Title: Production Operator

Property of: CJ Bio America

1946 Harvest Ave.

Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Job #: PROD_F_Operator Culture

Department: Fermentation

Reports to: Fermentation Supervisor

Career Path: T

Function: Production

■Full-Time

■ Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Production Operator’s role is to maintain the culture by keeping bacteria healthy and growing. This position works rotating 12 hour shifts, which includes days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Prepare tanks;
• Monitor and operate a control panel to maintain tanks in order to ensure operation is within normal parameter;
• Collect and test samples, such as specific gravity, AN lysine concentration, pH, optical density, pack cell volume, etc., to ensure level of quality;
• Monitor test results and make appropriate production adjustments
• Maintain a clean lab;
• Update records such as batch graphs;
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to participate in a high performance team-based environment that is fast-learning and adaptive;
• Ability to communicate effectively and participate in a continuous improvement culture, including utilizing problem solving skills;
• Willing to cross-train into other areas; ensure conformance to standard work by following the process; communicate any issues to the appropriate resources in a timely manner;
• Work in a safe manner;
• Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word and the ability to learn new software applications
• Critical thinking, multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Analytical ability;
• Knowledge of general chemistry or science is preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position works rotating 12 hour shifts, which includes days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• This position works in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to high noise levels, vibrations, varying atmospheric conditions and temperatures, Hazardous Chemicals, High Pressure Steam;
• Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 60% of shift;
• Ability to walk about inside the building to access sample collection areas;
• Ability to ascend/descend an extensive amount of stairs frequently;
• Ability to position self to collect samples from collecting locations several times throughout shift;
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds;

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Lab experience preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred

We are an E-Verify participant and upon initial offer a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.