Job Title: Fermentation Operator – Culture | Property of: CJ Bio America 1946 Harvest Ave. Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 | Job #: PROD_F_Operator Culture REV: 06/27/18 |
Department: Fermentation |
Reports to: Fermentation Supervisor | Career Path: T Function: Production | ■Full-Time
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Job Summary | The Culture 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
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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
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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;
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Education and Experience: | - High School Diploma/GED
- Lab experience preferred
- Manufacturing experience preferred
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