Production Operator

Overview:

We are seeking a 1^st shift Production Operator/ Technician for our Agriculture division. 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 fermentation including the loading raw materials, setting parameters, testing equipment functionality, and inoculation of culture.
• Operate PLC to gather data and set temperature, pH, and other parameters.
• Prepare scheduled samples for testing and analysis by quality control.
• Clean and sterilize equipment, reactors, and all parts utilized in production.
• Maintain warehouse area and ensure high level of cleanliness and organization of materials.
• Perform routine maintenance on reactors, tanks, pumps, and other production equipment.
• Wear required PPE while carrying out position responsibilities.
• Follow SOP’s and protocols to maintain product quality.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skill

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge or experience in fermentation, or microbiology preferred. 
• Schedule flexibility, including some weekend work required.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance preferred.              

General Skills 

• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Ability to identify problems and execute standard procedures.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook efficiently. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in a temperature-controlled warehouse environment.  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to move through the warehouse 60% of the time and remain in a stationary position 40% of the time.  The employee is required to consistently position self as appropriate to maintain equipment in the warehouse and progress production cycles.  The employee will occasionally lift and or carry up to 50 lbs.  Employee will occasionally use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day. 

Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  This may include warm, hot or cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.