Packaging Operator

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients USA, LLC (LBIUSA) (fka: Minnesota Specialty Yeast LLC) located in Hutchinson, MN is part of Lallemand, Inc.

Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 4,500 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients business unit has decades of experience as a quality yeast producer for the savory, health, and biotech industries. We produce a wide range of products including yeast extracts, inactive yeasts, and their derivatives for flavor enhancers, enriched mineral and vitamin yeasts for the health supplement and health food markets, and high-grade yeast extracts for the biotech industry. These products are propelled across the globe thanks to our impressive reach and a large, dedicated team that serves our customers worldwide.

LBIUSA is currently seeking a full-time, hardworking, self-motivated Packaging Operator. This is a Union position, with great benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off). Work schedule is 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm; 6pm-6am) rotating weekly. (2 days on - 2 days off, 3 days on – 2 days off) Affording the right individual plenty of time off, to enjoy their hobbies or to just relax. This starting position involves placing empty bags on a conveyor while guiding it for product filling, weight verification, through a metal detector, then heat sealed for packaging. The 50# bags are then conveyed further to the area where you stack them on a pallet.

The qualified individual requirements are:

¨ Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

¨ Ability to occasionally work unsupervised

¨ Ability to pass a fit for duty examination.

¨ Obtain a forklift license (will train) as well as a Steam Boiler license (on the job paid training).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
• Adhere to FDA regulations and CGMP standards throughout the packaging operation.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment, including programmable logic controllers.
• Utilize hand tools and forklifts safely to facilitate the packaging process.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and report any issues promptly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28