Operator Fermentation Evenings

The role & your impact

As an Operator in Fermentation youll play a central role in operating adjusting sanitizing and monitoring specialized equipment used to produce high-quality microbial products. Your work ensures process consistency compliance with GMP standards and seamless production flow. Through your daily contributions youll help maintain product quality support operational excellence and ensure a safe manufacturing environment.

Your key responsibilities in this role:

• Prepare operate adjust clean and sanitize fermentation and processing equipment.
• Mix raw materials oversee fermentation runs and complete downstream separation and bulk packaging.
• Handle materials including transporting products in and out of -55C freezers stacking and labeling products and verifying lot and batch numbers for traceability.
• Collect and submit samples for Quality Control testing.
• Follow GMP requirements ISO safety protocols sanitary standards and support Kosher and Halal compliance activities.
• Complete accurate production inventory and quality documentation and data entry.

What youll need to be successful in this role

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read write and speak English.
• Basic math skills including metric conversions.
• Ability to read and follow production journals work instructions and procedures.
• Ability to use basic hand tools such as hammers screwdrivers and wrenches for equipment assembly and disassembly.
• Basic computer skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers regarding process status.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing fermentation food manufacturing or similar environment preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate a pallet walker and/or forklift preferred.
• Strong attention to safety quality and compliance requirements.
• Reliability and accountability for day-to-day production activites.

Additional skills & interests we value

• Curiosity and a desire to understand the manufacturing process beyond standard operating procedures.
• A strong sense of ownership and pride in producing high-quality work.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality and safety standards.
• Interest in supporting teammates through training coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles.

What we offer you

• A collaborative team environment focused on learning development and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to expand your technical expertise in fermentation and downstream processing operations.
• Ongoing training and cross-functional learning opportunities.
• A role where your contributions directly impact product quality operational success and customer satisfaction.
• A culture built on teamwork knowledge sharing and continuous growth.

Working conditions

Schedule

• 7-on/7-off rotating night shift schedule.
• Monday through Friday: 10-hour shifts.
• Saturday and Sunday: 12-hour shifts.

Overtime

• Overtime is built into the schedule with additional opportunities available during off-weeks as business needs require.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with wet humid dusty and noisy conditions.

• Exposure to chemicals airborne particles moving mechanical equipment and extremely cold temperatures down to -55C.

• Work may be performed in small air-locked rooms.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Required use of company-provided uniforms coveralls dust masks hearing protection hair and beard nets safety glasses gloves and safety footwear.

Food Safety & Hygiene Requirements

• Potential exposure to milk and dairy allergens.

• No jewelry perfumes fragrances nail polish artificial nails or artificial eyelashes permitted in production areas.

• Restricted food beverage and personal cell phone use in production areas.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing walking kneeling crouching crawling and scooping.

• Regular lifting carrying pushing and moving materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Frequent operation of production

Compensation & benefits

• Hourly rate: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour based on experience plus shift premium.

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution.

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time.

• Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance.

• Healthcare Savings Account option.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Parental Leave.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Benefits begin on your first day of employment.

Application Deadline: 10/2/26