Overview:
We are seeking a 1st shift Production Operator/ Technician. The right candidate will be mechanically inclined or have some experience operating equipment in a lab or manufacturing setting. The Production Operator position is an opportunity to become an expert on the equipment operation for our unique technology.
Come with a desire to learn – we will train you on the rest!
Wage: $22-$25 hr. (based on experience).
Day shift: 8:00a-4:30p
Benefits to you:
- Health Care, Vision and Dental - Locus pays the majority of your family’s premium costs for health, dental and vision insurance.
- PTO - Eligible, full-time employees will accrue PTO biweekly, beginning at their date of hire. Annual PTO accrual rates are based on anniversary years of service (initially, 10 days). PTO is accrued biweekly for a total of 26 times per year.
- Holiday Time Off - In addition to PTO, you will receive nine (9) paid holidays each calendar year and four (4) floating holidays each calendar year, prorated in year one.
- Volunteer Time Off - You will receive two (2) days of paid time off annually to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
- 401(k) - 401K with employer up to 4% match available on the first of the month following 6 months of employment.
- Continuing Education Reimbursement – $1,500 annual reimbursement for continuing education courses, certifications, or professional memberships.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
- Prepare reactors for production cycles, including loading raw materials, setting parameters, testing functionality, and inoculation of culture.
- Accurately record batch record data.
- Work with quality control for sample testing and analysis.
- Communicate production cycle abnormalities and support troubleshooting measures.
- Maintain warehouse area and ensure high level of cleanliness and organization of materials.
- Perform routine maintenance on reactors, tanks, pumps, and other production equipment.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to understand equipment operation. Some experience working in a manufacturing setting preferred.
- Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
Locus Fermentation Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
