Process Operator - Night Shift (6p-6a)

Red Star Yeast Company LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

401k with match

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Lesaffre's Red Star Yeast team is seeking a Process Operator for a rotational night shift (6p–6a) to ensure quality yeast production. You will follow established fermentation procedures, adjust equipment as needed, and maintain safety and GMP compliance across the plant.

Training across departments may be required as workload dictates. Responsibilities include reading safety data sheets, recording data, and helping with packaging and audits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Able to follow instructions, learn, and ask questions.
• Good people and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols and participate in safety programs.
• Adhere to fermentation procedures and adjust processes as needed.
• Notify supervisor of equipment issues or major fermentation variations.
• Complete tasks according to production schedule.
• Perform cleaning and basic material handling per procedures.
• Read material safety data sheets for chemicals used.

Skills

Following instructions

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Math basics

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

3 years related experience

Job description

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 Red Star Yeast team. Red Star delivers a range of high-performing yeast and related products that empower bakers and food manufacturers to create consistent, flavorful, and high-quality baked goods. Backed by Lesaffre and Archer Daniels Midland and supported by modern manufacturing facilities in Cedar Rapids, IA and Dothan, AL, our team blends global expertise with local reliability to bring trusted, innovative yeast solutions to the U.S. and Canadian markets.

What we offer:

• Day one healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401k with 4% match & additional discretionary employer contribution
• 11 paid holidays
• 80 hours of vacation time and 48 hours of sick time annually
• Life insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and more!

What you bring to the table:

The Process Operator ensures production of a quality yeast product by following established procedures and performing various sanitation duties. This requires a wide range of knowledge and skills, many of which can be learned on the job. This position reports directly to the Process Supervisor. May also receive direction from the CY/NUT Supervisor or other department management personnel as required. This is a rotational night shift position from 6p-6a.

What you’ll do as a Process Operator:

• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
• Follow established fermentation procedures, make adjustments to the processes or processing equipment, manually or through a central processing computer.
• Notify Supervisor of equipment failures and when major fermentation problems or variations in the process are detected.
• Follow the production schedule.
• Follow established cleaning (CIP) and syrup/raw materials procedures.
• Responsible for reading and understanding material safety data for chemicals used in the fermentation process.
• Follow all procedures/precautions when adding chemicals to the fermentation process and working around chemicals.
• Run the separation of the yeast after fermentation.
• Learn to comply with all established safety, GMP, and food safety rules of the plant as well as general company policies.
• Verify accuracy of all information.
• Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information for fermentation, separation, CIPs, or any other documents required by company to regulate parameters, procedures and equipment through basic laboratory analysis, simple calculations and computer controls.
• Communicate and interact with other employees, customers, and management personnel in a respectful and effective manner.
• Follow syrup/molasses processes from start to end to minimize loss.
• Train and work in other departments in the facility as needed. This may include truck-loading, packaging, cleaning for customer audits, and filling in for various absences throughout the facility. Work is assigned depending upon operational needs.
• General Cleaning
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Ability to follow instructions, learn, and ask questions
• Good people and communication skills
• Ability to manage time and plan ahead
• Ability to multi-task and troubleshoot
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes preferred
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Attention to detail
• Mathematical/Basic Science skills

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.