Compressed Yeast Operator

Principal Duties

• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
• Sanitize equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other assigned areas
• Maintain quality assurance controls during the production process, including product analysis, weight checks, and code date verifications
• Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information
• Understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and other rules or policies
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect infrastructure and equipment and notify management when maintenance is required
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process problems
• Communicate and interact with other employees, customers, and management personnel in a respectful and effective manner
• Learn and operate all equipment in the Compressed Yeast Department
• Cover shifts as scheduled
• Overtime may be required

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED
• 3 years of experience in similar position if education isn’t met
• Ability to follow instructions, learn and ask questions
• Ability to accurately report process data and maintain process records
• Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills
• Good people skills
• Manage time and plan ahead
• Knowledge of manufacturing and packaging processes (Preferred)
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• No travel is required

CORE LESAFFRE COMPETENCIES

• Open-minded: shows curiosity and openness and acts as an innovation, change agent
• Accountable: shows proactivity and concentrates on priorities
• Achiever: strives for results and performance and shows professionalism and perseverance
• Team player: promotes cooperation, collaboration and team spirit

Physical/Sensory Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, using hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling
• Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particulates, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, outside weather conditions
• Use of hearing protection at all times