Fermentation Administrator

Purpose:

The Fermentation Administrator is responsible for the operation and cleanliness of specialized equipment designed to produce fermented products.

Accountabilities:

• Prepare, monitor, and operate multiple pieces of fermentation equipment.
• Perform aseptic ferment sampling
• Assist in fermentation operations including but not limited to; sterile transfers, SIP/CIP and product harvesting
• Safely operate a forklift as well as pass a certification test for its operation
• Work as a team member to meet departmental performance measures
• Assist in facility maintenance and upkeep
• Follow all standard operating procedures as well as requirements set by SFSF, NASC and FAMI-QS
• Submit supply chain logs for safety, mechanical, or production issues
• Completes all refresher training as requested
• Compliant with all chemical handling procedures/requirements

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
• Ability to conduct peer reviewed literature analysis in areas defined above and implement key findings

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