Nutritional Yeast Production Specialist (Night Shift)

Red Star Yeast Company LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one healthcare coverage

401k with 4% match

11 paid holidays

80 hours vacation time

48 hours sick time

Life insurance

Job summary

Lesaffre's Red Star Yeast team in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring a Nutritional Yeast Operator. You will ensure product is processed and packaged correctly and on schedule. The role reports to the CY/NUT Supervisor and follows a rotating night shift from 6 PM to 6 AM.

Training is on the job and safety is priority. Key duties include sanitation, monitoring QA controls, recording data, following GMP and safety rules, operating equipment, and supporting maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 3 years minimum experience in a similar position.
• Ability to follow instructions, learn, and ask questions.
• Ability to accurately report process data and maintain process records.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Good people skills.
• Ability to manage time and plan.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and packaging processes is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates unwavering commitment to safety by following all protocols.
• Perform sanitation on equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other areas.
• Monitor QA controls during production, including product analysis, weight checks, and code date verifications.
• Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information.
• Understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and other rules.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect infrastructure and equipment and notify management when maintenance is required.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process problems.
• Communicate with colleagues, customers, and management respectfully.
• Learn and operate all Nutritional equipment and cover shifts; overtime may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety protocols

Quality assurance

Following instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Teamwork

Process data reporting

People skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lesaffre's Red Star Yeast team in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring a Nutritional Yeast Operator. You will ensure product is processed and packaged correctly and on schedule. The role reports to the CY/NUT Supervisor and follows a rotating night shift from 6 PM to 6 AM.

Training is on the job and safety is priority. Key duties include sanitation, monitoring QA controls, recording data, following GMP and safety rules, operating equipment, and supporting maintenance.