Fermentation Technician 3rd shift

Description

SUMMARY 

Responsible for producing quality products in a safe, clean, productive manner while meeting daily schedules and customer requirements. Refer to the Fermentation department operating procedures., Job Safety Analysis and the Personal Protective Equipment Assessment for job specific requirements by functional area (i.e.; production line, manufacturing, dock). Able to lift 55 lbs. containers consistently to height of 4 feet into vessel for blending product. Travel up and down stairs carrying materials up to 55 lbs. to add into blend tanks

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned as needed.

· Ensure standard operating procedures are followed and reviewed

· Ensure batch records are completed

· Pulling of correct raw materials for fermentation

· Manage fermentation inventory

· Perform downstream processing of fermenters; (centrifugation, spray drying)

· Assist in preventative maintenance of fermentation equipment

· Ensure department is clean and organized at all times and free of hazards and safety violations

· Operation of forklifts as required

· Batching of media for fermentation runs

· SIP, CIP of fermenters

· Work odd shifts as required

· Labeling of fermentation vessel pipes and valves

· Participate in safety training programs

· Monitoring of in process fermentation

· Perform microscopic observation of bacteria example: harvest of batch

· Ensuring fermentation equipment is labelled

· Using of the autoclave for fermentation addition bottles example: acid, base, defoamer bottles

· Assist in the training of new technicians

· Knowledge of pressure vessels

· Knowledge of pump and pumping operations

· The ability to identify different types of valves and how they operate, (both pneumatic and hand valves)

· Strong trouble shooting skills in both mechanical and electrical applications

· Basic sampling skills

· Chemical Operator experience preferred

· Preferred confined space, lock out tag out training

· Experience working with boilers a plus

· Experience working with PLC's and HMI a plus

· Must be able to work independently and without supervision

· 12 hour shifts with weekday/weekend rotation available  

· Participates in required training for job function as identified in training matrix.

· Required to take annual refresher training as indicated by regulations and company policy.

· Training will be conducted in multiple ways such as: On the Job Training, Classroom, Computer, Seminars, etc.

· Able to work in different production areas when demand dictates.

· Maintains cohesive work environment among team members. 

· Follows company policies in accordance with Team Member Manual.

· Notifies Team Lead and/or Maintenance Manager of the need to repair equipment or facilities.

· Trained to operate a lift truck

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

Must have at a minimum a high school diploma or equivalent

REQUIRED SKILLS  

Some computer skills

Basic math skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

Capable of lifting 55 lbs. consistently

Capable of going up and down stairs

Capable of using a manual pallet jack to move skids weighing up to 2500 lbs.