Fermentation & Recovery Operator
Unique opportunity for the right individual in Shakopee.
Growing microbial fermentation facility looking for help in the production/fermentation area of the business. Food grade facility producing probiotics for humans, animals and agriculture.
Four-day work week. (4 x 10-hour days)
Two different shifts Monday – Thursday 6am-4:30 pm with the ability to work earlier or later if required.
Wednesday- Saturday 6am – 4:30 with the ability to work earlier or later if required.
Pay differential for the W-Sat schedule.
Great Benefits
Medical – great plan through Anthem. Eligible 1st full month following employment
Dental
401k
Discretionary bonuses
PTO Days – start with 14 days prorated from start date. 1 day added for each year for max of 24 days. In addition, currently closed Christmas through New Years with pay.
48 hours ESST time per year
Mature, responsible, good communication skills (verbal, written, computer), steady work experience, positive attitude, great work ethic, drug free and strong mechanical skills.
Strong mechanical background
Attention to detail is a must
Willingness to work
Willing to work OT as needed.
Reliable transportation
Works well with a diverse group of employees
Team player
Punctual
Ability to lift 60 lbs
Willing to enter confined spaces on occasion after successful training
Experience preferred in any or all of fermentation, fluid processing (drinks, fuels, oils, food, etc…) centrifugation, or spray drying. Training will be provided for the right candidate.
Experience in a food grade production facility helpful.
Has demonstrated history of steady work experience
We will provide training for the right candidate in all areas of the production facility.
Fermentation - will include (but not be limited to) CIP (clean-in-place) of fermentation vessels and equipment, sterilization of vessels and equipment, weighing and blending ingredients, and monitoring fermentation parameters.
Centrifuge - will include (but not be limited to) disassembly and cleaning of centrifuge, reassembly, operation of centrifuge (8-16 hours), and monitoring centrifuge parameters throughout.
Spray dryer - will include (but not be limited to) disassembly and cleaning of spray dryer, reassembly, operation of spray dryer, and monitoring spray dryer parameters throughout.
Boiler License - Will be required to have or be able to obtain Special Engineer Boiler License as an employee. We will pay for classes and all fees.
Maintenance tasks will include (but not be limited to) disassembling, reassembling, and lubrication of pumps, valves, piping, motors, and equipment.
May be required to troubleshoot low voltage electrical equipment.
Will perform warehousing tasks, e.g. loading/unloading trucks, inventories, preparing shipments, forklift etc.
Past work or basic understanding of food grade facilities and requirements a plus.
REPLY above with attached resume and salary requirements or attach resume and send to bcmjobs@bio-cat.com
Employment is conditioned on passing a drug and alcohol test after an offer of employment is made. Satisfactory background check also required post offer.
