Operator - Night Shift (6p-6a)

Who we are:

Lesaffre is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts and bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare and industrial biotechnology. Founded over 170 years ago in northern France, Lesaffre continues to innovate and expand its global presence, which includes 11,000 employees from 96 nationalities and a 3-billion euro turnover. We collaborate with customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bioactives that enhance human health, animal welfare, and plant nutrition. Our baking and breadmaking division leverages our fermentation expertise to create industry-leading baking solutions, innovative yeast strains, enzymes, tailored fermentation processes, and technical support to optimize performance, flavor, and consistency. We partner with global brands and local artisans to produce customized ingredients and processes that cater to evolving consumer preferences.

About the role

We offer comprehensive benefits including day-one healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k) plan with a 4% match and additional discretionary employer contributions, 11 paid holidays, and 80 hours of vacation and 48 hours of sick time annually. We also provide life insurance, AD&D, an Employee Assistance Program, short-term and long-term disability, and more.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs.
• Understand and effectively utilize all employee safety programs to ensure proper procedures are being followed.
• Staging of required raw materials and packaging materials.
• Requires ability to follow a recipe to create a blend to be mixed.
• Requires ability to follow procedures to package product in various packaging types.
• Completion of in-process production checks.
• Document, inspect, and unload materials per written procedures.
• Prepare products for shipment, load trucks, and complete required paperwork.
• Requires ability to operate fork truck and floor scrubber.
• Maintain warehouse and production areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform routine and non-routine cleaning inside and outside of the facility.
• Able to accurately report data and maintain records.
• Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food product packaging and/or blending experience preferred.
• Shipping and/or receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and follow through to completion.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Solid understanding of basic math and science and the ability to apply this knowledge.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be detail-oriented and safety-minded.