Department: Production (Fermentation)
Positions Supervised: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (min 40 hrs, weekend and evening work will be expected, as needed)
Reports to: Fermentation Supervisor
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The Fermentation Operator I performs and reports on operational related activities and utilized technical skills to perform routine work using standard operating procedures related to food grade bacteria culture production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned.
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Has the ability to physically perform and complete necessary documentation for the following tasks:
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Weigh media and cryoprotectant for production batches.
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Perform pelletization.
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Clean rooms and equipment for production, excluding CIP/SIP of large equipment.
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Ability to properly fill out room logs.
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Understands how to navigate the HMI in order to see what status equipment is currently in.
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Make media for INLA and fermenters.
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Make cryoprotectant.
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Use autoclave to sterilize equipment/media.
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Perform all master sanitation tasks associated with department.
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Follows operating discipline policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assigned areas
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Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes, and communication tools
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Perform sanitation duties per established frequency and procedures
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Comply with plant safety rules and maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
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Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Knowledge and experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), preferred
