Production Assistant jobs in Topeka, KS

Axiota Animal Health delivers best-in-class animal health products with proven modes of action that help manage risk and support cattle health, performance, and well-being across all stages of beef and dairy production. Axiota is the intersection of committed people, proven products, and sound science, assuring customers and consumers by preparing cattle to thrive. Our lead investor Paine Schwartz Partners www.PaineSchwartz.com, provides us with the resources and direction to achieve our goals.

Multimin® USA and MS Biotec – joining forces to serve the cattle industry.

• Trace minerals are important for reproduction, immunity, and immune response to vaccines. We are an innovator in sure trace mineral supply by timed injection and offer the proprietary injectable trace mineral solution Multimin® 90, an injectable, aqueous supplemental source of zinc, copper, selenium, and manganese.

• Rumen health and development is critical for growth and performance. We are pioneers in anaerobic fermentation and rumen health. Our signature line of Lactipro® brand products deliver a patented strain of Megasphaera elsdenii, a potent lactic-acid utilizer.

What We Manufacture and Sell

Axiota's non-antibiotic solutions prepare cattle for times of transition and stress and support producers' goals of optimal health, performance, and animal well-being.

MS Biotec and Axiota are the world's first and only commercial producers of Lactipro advance, a beef and dairy cattle probiotic based on a pure culture of the lactate utilizing bacteria: Megasphaera elsdenii. MS Biotec has developed a unique anaerobic fermentation and formulation expertise leading to the successful commercialization of this strict anaerobe.

Role Overview

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices & Good Laboratory Practices.

Pull raw materials from storage.

Make all media for weekly production.

Sterilize all equipment, lines and vessels associated with production.

Breakdown of fermenters on a weekly basis or when needed,

Inoculate per production schedule, Package all products cleared for use, and dispose of all contaminated media and/or products in production,

Full understanding of all SOPs related to assigned tasks,

Periodic cleaning and disinfecting of all production equipment, and the production facility to maintain sanitary conditions,

Perform scheduled water samples of boiler and facility water, minor maintenance on equipment and utilities, 6-month breakdown of north and south production lines,

Assist with special projects when needed.

Preferred previous experience in an industrial or research environment

General understanding of the production process

Able to interact with other staff members in a team-oriented environment

Self-motivated and flexible to changes in the workplace

Able to identify and maintain production area organization and sanitary cleanliness, and perform physical tasks such as lifting boxes and light laboratory equipment

Education/Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in minor maintenance on equipment and utilities

• Production/manufacturing experience required

Logistics and Demographics

Our production facility is in Wamego, Kansas, near Manhattan, Kansas, home to Kansas State University. We now have over one hundred employees and have expansion plans for continued profitable double-digit growth year over year.

Compensation and Benefits

Axiota offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K retirement plan w/match, HSA, EAP, and PTO, such as vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

Axiota® Animal Health | Beef & Dairy Cattle Health Products would like you to join our team. We are excited to hear from you.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.28 - $14.41 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Logistics: 1 year (Required)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person