| | Purpose: – The Fermentation Administrator is responsible for the operation and cleanliness of specialized equipment designed to produce fermented products. Accountabilities: – Work with department team to assure the production plan, schedule, and activities are coordinated to meet company requirements – Balance quality, productivity, and safety to achieve results in all areas – Work to continuously improve in all areas – Safely operate a forklift as well as pass a certification test for its operation – Work as a team member to meet departmental key performance indicators – Assist in fermentation operations including but not limited to; sterile transfers, SIP/CIP and product harvesting – Compliant with all chemical handling procedures/requirements – Submit supply chain logs for safety, mechanical, or production issues – Assist in facility maintenance and upkeep – Assist in checklist updates as required – Follow and perform daily checklists and inspections – Complete in person quality checks – Maintain a clean and orderly work area by keeping tools and equipment in proper places and all materials off the floor of the area – Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: – Required Education: HS diploma – Required Work Experience: – 5 years of experience in manufacturing in an industrial/manufacturing environment desired – Experience in equipment maintenance and operability – Experience in scheduling, operations procedures development, training, and personnel development – Fermentation Operations – Ability to pass a written and driving exam to prove capability of safely operating a forklift – Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word (to write business correspondence), Excel (for use of spreadsheets, reporting, simple formulas) and Outlook (for internal and external correspondence) – General safety understanding of chemicals, SDS, etc. – Physically able to lift and move 50lb. on a regular reoccurring basis – Willing and able to wear the necessary Personal Protection equipment (PPE) (i.e. hard hats, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel-toe boots or safety shoes and other PPE required by specific jobs) – Willing and able to work off hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed Required Skills: – Problem Solving Skills, Strong Communication Skills, Planning and Organizational Skills – Positive attitude and unquestionable ethics – Excellent personal motivation – Attention to detail and accuracy while multitasking, as necessary |