Extraction Operator (Day & Swing Shift)

About the role

This is a full-time, non-exempt position responsible for operating supercritical CO2 extraction equipment used to remove high-value lipids from Haematococcus. The role ensures safe and sustainable production of extraction products.

Responsibilities

• Safely completes plant cleaning, basket loading and unloading, packing, and other tasks as required to prevent operating delays.
• Constantly monitors operations in close coordination with other operators, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner and identifying opportunities to avoid recurrence.
• Maintains the extraction areas in a clean condition during operation. Consistently maintains all extraction areas according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing instructions and other relevant documentation. Where documentation is deficient, suggests improvements to the Extraction Supervisor.
• Maintains extensive, detailed logs and records accurately.
• Maintains Quality Assurance (QA) records, including careful labeling, handling, and checking of samples. Understands and interprets QA results and takes appropriate action when required.
• Communicates directly with other operators, Extraction Supervisor, and maintenance as soon as possible regarding maintenance and repair work.
• Performs operator preventive maintenance activities as required according to SOPs.
• Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance-related issues.
• Blends oil to specific titer and package.
• Operates Spirulina and Astaxanthin processing equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of work experience required. Previous experience in a production facility is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License, in order to be certified on a forklift and other equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and cooperatively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Possess mechanical abilities with good attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Able to multi-task and adapt to changes in work assignments. Must be able to work variable shifts, including weekends.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have strong basic math skills.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

$20/hr + $1/hr Swing Shift Premium.