What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician position at Vivolac Cultures Corporation?
Company Title: Centrifuge Technician
Company Description: For over 50 years, Vivolac Cultures Corporation has prided itself on partnering with our customers to help create innovative food culture systems that meet their production needs. We research specific bacterial strains and combine them to create custom and standard cultures to be used in the manufacture of fermented products and probiotics. We invite you to explore the advanced world of fermented product design with us.
Role Overview: You will be responsible for the efficient operation of our 618 centrifuge to produce a final product. This will include centrifuging the finished, fermented product from the tank, sending it to the appropriate holding vessel and cleaning/sanitizing of the equipment/environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a functional knowledge of how to use our centrifuge and other technical equipment
- Update and maintain accurate documentation and recording of measurements
- Assist in analyzing fermentations to be qualified as normal or abnormal
- Adapt to changes in culture fermentations and changes in parameters of centrifuge
- Adjust the pH of a product as necessary
- Learn and retain the knowledge of fermentation profiles for various cultures
- Bring forth good analytical, problem solving and decision making skills for troubleshooting
- Display safe operating procedures and practices Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Maintain Safe Quality Food (SQF) safety and actively report concerns to management
- Complete a master sanitation with thoroughness and accurate documentation
- Contribute as a team player for all of production including assisting other departments
- Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills as a key component in a team effort
- Maintain excellent detail orientation, consistently meeting pace for deadlines
Qualifications/Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 years of similar experience in a production environment is valued, but not required
- Able to lift/carry up to 70 lbs
- Able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
- Able to work occasional overtime to accommodate changes in production plans
- Excellent time management and flexibility in order to execute daily production schedules
Expected Scheduling: Weekdays, 6am-2:30pm
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision/Dental Insurance (Optional)
- Simple IRA Retirement Plan
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19
