Summary

• This is an exciting opportunity to join our Microbiology Division where you will get to work on products that make a difference in a manufacturing setting.
• Our Operators are responsible for helping with the manufacturing process of agars by loading products, checking volumes, quality, and much more!

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery perform simple maintenance and report malfunctioning equipment immediately to the Supervisor or Lead.
• He/She will also set up and adjust the machine to run at different sizes.
• Obtain correct materials for operation needs from the warehouse or staging area.
• Organize production flow, make sure that materials are available, estimate progress of line, and schedule breaks while corresponding to the production time schedule in a safe manner.
• Document accurately and check personal work for quality and compliance, as well as monitor products for defects and assist with the inventory process.
• Accurately dispense required additives to media and properly perform technique of getting pH balance as needed and Investigate and remedy, possible production failures.
• Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures (SOPs, DHRs, etc.) to the Area Supervisor and perform all work activities in a safe manner, and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Report property damage and /or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist, or Senior Management immediately.
• Complete production assignments in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental schedules.
• Sign off on DHRs in proper places and fill in pertinent information in accordance with SOPS.
• In addition, other duties may be assigned as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Ability to comprehend, and communicate, both written and verbally, using the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 600 lb. wheeled kettles.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods, approximately 10 hours a day.
• Ability to see and distinguish colors

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person