Production Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

The Production Technician 1 is part of a team that reports to the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for setting up production equipment, preparing batches per established recipes, monitoring the fermentation process, and processing the fermentation slurry to a purified state while ensuring the product meets established quality standards and that the production area and equipment are kept clean.

Essential Functions:

• Follow batch records and set points to prepare, measure, mix, and load media into reactors, tanks, or other equipment.
• Use HMI (human-machine interface) system to monitor system performance and adjust equipment parameters to meet production goals.
• Replace consumable items (ie., filters) and calibrate probes and scales to ensure product quality.
• Operate liquid and solid material-handling equipment, including mixers, pumps, centrifuges, conveyors, dryers, etc.
• Perform in-process testing of process material in a laboratory setting to ensure product specifications are met.
• Accurately input data on batch records, logs, and computer systems to document production activities and results.
• Follow established CIP (clean-in-place) protocols to ensure equipment and device cleanliness.
• Handle production chemicals and participate in chemical spill/leak response and cleanup using appropriate chemical-rated personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communicate and coordinate with other operators, supervisors, engineers, and maintenance staff to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues or escalate problems that may arise during plant operations.
• Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and bucket lifts as needed.
• Perform inspections and safety checks on equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with 6S protocols.
• Follow company safety procedures and regulations, and wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be able to learn to operate machinery systems safely, and then regularly demonstrate safe operation of production equipment.

Preferred Certifications

• Current OSHA HAZWOPER Hazardous Materials Technician-level training in accordance with 29 CFR § 1910.120(q)(6)(iii), including at least 24 hours of applicable training and demonstrated competency.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training, completed in accordance with 29 CFR § 1910.120, including all applicable annual refresher requirements
• Current OSHA HAZWOPER On-Scene Incident Commander training as per 29 CFR § 1910.120(q)(6)(v)
• Forklift, scissor lift, and/or bucket lift certification