What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator - Fermentation position at Chr. Hansen?
Location: Madison
State: WI
Country: USA
State: WI
Country: USA
Do you want to help improve food and health around the world?
At Chr. Hansen, food and health is at the heart of everything we do and our natural ingredients are consumed by more than 1 billion people every day. As a global market leader in bioscience, we have the opportunity to address important global challenges such as food waste, healthy living and sustainable agriculture and we need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed. Want to join us?
What we can offer you!
At Chr. Hansen, food and health is at the heart of everything we do and our natural ingredients are consumed by more than 1 billion people every day. As a global market leader in bioscience, we have the opportunity to address important global challenges such as food waste, healthy living and sustainable agriculture and we need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed. Want to join us?
What we can offer you!
- $1,500 Signing Bonus
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – Starts on Day 1! Vision insurance is FREE for employees!
- 401k – up to an 8% contribution (Safe-harbor Company-contribution of 4% of annual base compensation PLUS Company-match of 66 2/3% of first 6% of employee’s contribution)
- Work/Life Balance – May be eligible for 10 paid Company holidays PLUS all employees start with 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (prorated in first year)
- Flexibility – Various shift options (shift premiums for off-shifts) and remote work policy
- Training & Development – In-house leadership development program & support of continuous learning (training, seminars and certifications)
- Disability Income Protection
- Health Savings (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-Provided Life & AD&D Insurance 2x annual base salary (up to maximum of $750,000)
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year and approved application
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance up to $3,000 after 1 year and approved application
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with up to $1,000 in incentives
- Company-sponsored holiday party, family picnic & golf outing
- FREE Probiotics for Employees (and covered dependents)! & Discounted prices for additional purchases
At Chr. Hansen, we offer a working opportunity that you can take part in setting the agenda. In each of our 32 global offices, you will be able to experience an agile organization where takes a short way from idea to implementation. We believe that engagement matters. Our inspiring work environment and collaborative culture would allow you to continuously develop both personally and professionally. As a market leader, Chr. Hansen has constantly pioneered science for almost 150 years and expanded into new area for a more sustainable future. Our founder, Christian D. A. Hansen, was a true entrepreneur and his mentality is still very present and valued today. We keep looking for people who can take charge and come up with new ideas to strengthen our team. Join us and take part in making a meaningful difference!
General Summary
The Operator - Fementation is responsible to manufacture bacterial cultures that meet or exceed company quality standards (cGMP) throughout the entire manufacturing process cycle. These activities include: Set up/Assembly, Bulk Fermentation Processing, Extraction, and Filtration.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:
- Operate process and utility equipment in a hygienic and safe manner in accordance with all processing procedures, cGMP, HAACP and SHE instructions and guidelines.
- Production equipment includes, but not limited to: Fermenters, Centrifuges, Heat Exchanges, Clean-in-Place (CIP) & Clean-out-of-place (COP) sanitation systems, UHT, blend tanks, freezers, scales, freeze dryers, mills, pelletizers, dishwashers and autoclaves.
- Required to perform Lock-Out, Tag Out, Try Out (LOTOTO) for equipment and follow all applicable permits.
- Monitor the status of the production process and control system. This may include, but not limited to, collecting samples for various analysis, recording data, making pH adjustments, identification of variances in raw materials, foreign debris, color changes, smell, moisture and temperature variations. Interpret data historian trends and control the process via the Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s).
- Maintain accurate written records or logs of all production processes, cleaning or maintenance completed.
- Performs aseptic technique.
- Performs minor maintenance work (including operator lead preventative maintenance) on equipment when necessary to ensure continuous operation process. Manages work order requests through our electronic work order system.
- Safely moves equipment, product, and materials with powered pallet jacks.
- Follows all necessary standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Work Instructions (WI’s). Assists with writing and updating SOP’s and WI’s as needed.
- Assist in maintaining all process areas within the manufacturing environment to comply with current regulatory guidelines and procedures.
- Participates in activities and initiatives for the following: Manufacturing Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Asset Health Management, Site Safety and Quality Programs, and Personal/Team Development.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are achievable through the following combination of education, work experience and training:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- 2 years of relevant experience in an FDA-regulated or controlled manufacturing environment; preferably industrial fermentation or pharmaceuticals.
- Knowledge in cGMP, inspection guidelines, sanitation, food regulations, and product safety.
- Basic understanding of the purpose and contents within Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and knowledge of various types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available and the ability to properly wear the necessary PPE (as applicable).
- Basic mathematical skills and the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and conversions.
- Demonstrated Excel, Outlook, Word and general Microsoft office skills. The ability to be trained to use computers which will be required to monitor production status, enter data into various databases, review/retrieve SOP’s and WI’s and provide e-mail correspondence.
- Ability to work within established routines, methods and procedures under very strict parameters.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
- Ability to work as a team player with a positive attitude. Hungry for success.
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal with the ability to read and comprehend English.
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
Preferred
- An associate degree or bachelor’s degree in industrial fermentation, processing technician, chemistry, microbiology, biology, food science or life sciences-related degree.
- Experience in a fermentation-based, food-grade manufacturing facility.
- Operational understanding of the following processes: scale up and inoculation, fermentation, centrifugation, pelletizing, and CIP processes.
- Solid understanding of loop tuning and programming issues and ability to provide solutions.
- Advanced Microsoft office skills.
- Demonstrated self-learning skills.
- Previous experience with new-facility start up or new line/process start-up.
- Understanding and involvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and continuous improvement process.
- Ability to repair or modify machinery, vehicles, or computers.
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About Chr. Hansen
Chr. Hansen is a global, differentiated bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. At Chr. Hansen we are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through microbial solutions. We have worked for over 145 years to enable sustainable agriculture, better food and healthier living for more people around the world. Our microbial and fermentation technology platforms, including our broad and relevant collection of around 40,000 microbial strains, have game-changing potential.
We have come far on our journey, and delivered strong results, and as we continue to unlock the power of good bacteria through new technologies, there is so much more we can do. Our employees are the driving force enabling us to live our mission to pioneer microbial science to improve food, health and productivity. We work passionately, because we know we can make a difference for people, animals and plants. And ultimately for our planet. Innovating for a sustainable future is part of our culture, our history and our strategy and is embedded in our purpose: to grow a better world. Naturally.
If you need more information?
Read more about a career at Chr. Hansen here: https://www.chr-hansen.com/en/career
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