Operator jobs in Waterloo, IA

Who we are Lesaffre is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts and bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare and industrial biotechnology. This story began more than 170 years ago in northern France, and, thanks to our pioneer spirit and our innovative approach, we are constantly developing. Lesaffre's global presence includes 11,000 employees from 96 nationalities and a 3-billion euro turnover. We work with customers, partners and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being and improve plant nutrition. This role is within our Biospringer team. Biospringer offers our customers a range of yeast extracts and fermentation-based products designed to improve the taste and organoleptic properties of food. Our natural ingredients make food tastier and healthier. Our Core Values: Passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility What we offer * The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability * A competitive 401K plan, affordable benefits starting on day 1 of employment, and 12 paid holidays * The ability to utilize your experience and knowledge to make a real impact * Opportunities for continuous growth within your role and across business units What you bring to the table The Lead Dryer Operator ensures that product is processed and packaged correctly and in a timely manner. This requires a wide range of knowledge and skills, many of which can be learned on the job. The Lead Dryer Operator reports directly to the Production Supervisor. The Lead Dryer Operator may also receive direction from Superintendent or other management personnel as required. This position is a 12-hour, rotating shift from 6 AM to 6 PM. What you'll do as a Lead Dryer Operator The drying and packaging of food products requires flexibility on the part of all personnel as operations change depending upon the needs of the customer. This will require a Lead Dryer Operator to train and work in other departments on a periodic basis to ensure customer requirements are met in a timely manner. Job Responsibilities * Understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and other rules or policies. * Perform safe sanitation on equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other assigned areas. * Responsible for reading and understanding material safety data sheets for chemicals used for cleaning or ingredients. * Follow and direct all procedures on precautions of wearing PPE when working around chemicals or ingredients. * Monitor quality assurance controls during the production on Dryers & Packaging, for example: metal checks, weight checks, and code date verifications are performed on a routine basis and records are maintain, accurate written, and electronic information is documented to ensure the customer receives a quality product. * Follow and direct the established processes for CIP procedures. * Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information for CIPs, or any other documents required by the company to regulate downtime, parameters, procedures and equipment through basic analysis, simple calculations, and computer controls. * Verification and finalize of batch paperwork. * Inspect Dryer & Pack line infrastructure, monitor equipment, and notify operators, Supervisor, and management when maintenance is required. * Call maintenance and access MAPCON to write Work Order as needed. * Assist in troubleshooting of Drying & Packaging equipment with maintenance and help if needed on Process problems. * Assign work to team members depending upon the production schedule and according to changes of operational needs. * Communicate and direct other employees respectfully, and in an effective manner. * Learn and Train on all equipment in Drying and Packaging lines safely and efficiently to cover Call ins and Vacation. * Dedicated to one shift to focus on Drying and Packing side. * First called to cover on the opposite shift (Day Lead covers for day shift and Night Lead for night shift). Use above "Job Responsibilities" when covering for a Lead Process Operator: * Cover SAP duties for the Process side. * Monitor quality assurance controls during the production of Process. For example: autolysis, separation, filtration, concentration, product analysis, weight checks, and code date verifications are performed on a routine basis to ensure the customer receives a quality product. Ensure records are maintain, accurate written, and electronic information is documented. * Inspect Process infrastructure, monitor Process equipment. Required qualifications: * High school diploma or 3 years minimum of experience in similar position. * Ability to follow instructions, learn and ask questions. * Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills. * Good people skills. * Ability to manage time and look ahead. * Ability to work as part of a team and independently. * Ability to be forklift certified required. * Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. * Add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Perform simple mathematical analysis using the units of money, weight, volume, and distance. * Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Solve standardized problems with few or no variables. Use learned experience to solve more detailed and complex problems. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to dry and dusty and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold or extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Preferred qualifications: * Knowledge of manufacturing and packaging processes preferred. Food Quality, Safety, and Legality Commitment Bio Springer North America Corporation (BSNAC) and its employees will ensure that all products meet quality, food safety and legality requirements in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and that food safety will never be compromised. BSNAC will utilize BRC Standards as our way of operation every day. I understand that as an employee of BSNAC, this is part of my day to day responsibilities, in addition to the job description of my position. Lesaffre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.