Production Operator, (Fermentation) 3rd shift, Germantown, WI (USA)

 

Production Operator, Fermentation – 3rd Shift

Germantown, WI

Onsite (Sunday -Thursday, 11:00pm -7:30pm)

                                                          

As a Production Operator in Fermentation, in our Germantown plant, you will be part of a hard-working, welcoming team that manufactures specialty ingredients and processing aids for the dairy industry. With direction from the Lead and Supervisor, produces various food ingredients, learning good manufacturing practices, and how to follow standardized formulas for weighing, measuring and mixing raw materials. Sets up, and controls processes, i.e. blending, drying, bulk fermentation, extraction and filtration. Completes appropriate documentation.

 

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Operates process and utility equipment in a hygienic and safe manner in accordance with all process procedures, cGMP, HAACP and SHE instructions and guidelines.
• Acts in such a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are considered in the performance of all tasks. Sets up, calibrates and monitors instruments, i.e. pH meter, temperature meter, conductivity meter, hyrdometer, thermometers, and metal detection devices.
• Tears down, cleans and re-assembles equipment, i.e. pumps, mills, grinders, valves, etc. Clean utensils, vessels and lines.  Identifies, troubleshoots, and responds to deviations in process, product, equipment, and performance variations.
• Utilizes SAP to complete timely and accurate transactions, i.e. maintaining process information (PI) sheets.  Sets up recipes and/or standard operating procedures (SOP’s), understands and executes operations in mixing, pH adjustment, transfers and process sequences while documenting steps and other records.
• Tracks and maintains inventory levels to ensure traceability. h) Identifies and takes appropriate action for variations in raw materials, foreign debris. 

 

We bring: 

• $24.00 base hourly rate
• $2000 sign on bonus
• Paid holidays, 18 days of paid time off plus 2 floating holidays plus company paid holidays
• Full healthcare benefits including medical care, dental care, eye care and life insurance (eligible on first day – no waiting period)
• 401K with generous company match 

 

You bring:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years old to work in a plant job.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs. as needed throughout the shift.
• Forklift skills
• Basic computer skills
• At least one year production or food service experience preferred.

 

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

 

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensu