We are BioSource Cultures & Flavors Inc, a family-owned biotechnology company/food-manufacturing plant specializing in the fermentation of lactic cultures for probiotic applications. We are looking for full-time (40 hours/week) Fermentation Operators to join our team and help support our plant operations.
This position is a great opportunity to learn a cutting-edge scientific trade in a booming industry. Being a small company allows us to offer hands-on training, consistent work schedule, flexibility to ensure both company and personal needs are met, and a great team environment with possibilities for growth.
Opportunities are available on 3rd shift (M-F: 11pm-7:30am). Starting pay is $17/hr. but negotiable based upon experience, qualifications etc.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Fermentation tank set-up
- Clean in place (CIP) for tanks, centrifuges, liquid nitrogen pelletizers, and other production
machinery
- Fermentation media preparation and pouring
- Tank inoculation
- Monitoring and interpreting real-time fermentation data recorders
- Centrifuge operation and control
- Pre-operation sanitary swabs
- Blending and packaging
- Facility sanitation
- Chemical handling
- Accurate and timely production documentation
- Monitoring and interpreting real-time fermentation data recorders
- Maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
plan (HAACP) and safe food handling
- Lab skills:
o Gram staining
o Solids testing
o VRB plating
o Water sample plating
o Sample collection
Minimum Qualifications:
- Personal/reliable transportation is required
- High school degree or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year Manufacturing experience
- GMP experience
-Preferred forklift certification
Benefits:
-PTO/Paid Holidays/ Health insurance / Life insurance / Dental Insurance /Vision/ IRA plan with 3% company match
If interested, you MUST include a copy of your resume when you contact us. Thank you.