Production Operator (Weekend Day Shift)

LGI foundation; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 15 days

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

LGI foundation in Iowa is seeking candidates for a Weekend Day shift role to assist in the fractionation of bovine plasma into high‑purity scientific products for diagnostic, pharmaceutical and research markets. The position runs Saturday to Monday 7am–7pm with every other Friday; starting pay is $23.00/hr plus $2.00/hr shift differential.

You will operate bioprocessing equipment, perform routine testing, record data, and ensure GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in biological production or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts.
• Basic math and record keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate bioprocessing equipment including centrifuges, filtration systems, and environmental controls.
• Perform routine testing such as protein content, pH, conductivity, and clarity.
• Record data, perform calculations, and follow GMP.
• Package, label, and palletize finished goods in compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to submit and track product samples.
• Accurately complete required production and quality documentation.
• Support shift leads and supervisors in process improvements.
• Operate forklifts and/or pallet jacks as required.

Skills

Bioprocessing

Forklift operation

Basic math

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking great candidates for our Weekend Day shift team. Hours are 7am-7pm Saturday-Monday and every other Friday. Starting pay $23.00/hr plus $2.00/hr shift differential. Medical, dental and vision insurance eligibility first of the month following date of hire 15 days of PTO your first year, prorated based on hire date 401(k) employer match Paid holidays Volunteer time off

The purpose of this job is to assist in the efficient fractionation of bovine plasma into high purity scientific products for the diagnostic, pharmaceutical and research markets in compliance with FDA, USDA, and OSHA regulations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience: Experience in biological production or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts
• Basic math and record keeping skills

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Operate bioprocessing equipment including centrifuges, filtration systems, and environmental controls.
• Perform routine testing such as protein content, pH, conductivity, and clarity.
• Record data, perform calculations, and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Package, label, and palletize finished goods in compliance with quality standards.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Perform basic maintenance and clean-up activities as follows:
  • Routinely clean processing equipment
  • Properly disposing of waste and waste materials
  • Log and report equipment cleaning tasks
  • Check seals, tightening conditions or replace gaskets under supervision
  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance to submit and track product samples.
• Accurately complete required production and quality documentation.
• Support shift leads and supervisors in process improvements.
• Operate forklifts and/or pallet jacks as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Basic understanding of biology, chemistry, and scientific principles.
• Comfortable using computers, equipment interfaces, and basic software (Microsoft suite).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Knowledge and ability to: Abide by basic regulatory compliance requirements (cGMP, FDA, USDA, ISO9001)
• Perform basic math calculations
• Implement all safety techniques and mandated rules and regulations in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Physical Demand Summary:

• Maximum frequent waist to floor lift of 20 lbs.;
• Maximum occasional waist to floor lift of 55 lbs..;
• Maximum frequent above shoulder lift of 20 lbs.;
• Maximum occasional bilateral carry of 55 lbs.:
• Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull force of 65 lbs. of force;
• Maximum occasional vertical push/pull force of 40 lbs. of force;
• Occasional to Frequent grasping of 55 lbs. of force;
• Maximum Occasional to Frequent 2-point/3-point/lateral pinching of 5/8/10 lbs. of force;
• Occasional fine motor coordination;
• Frequent forward/lateral reaching;
• Occasional above shoulder reaching;
• Occasional sitting;
• Frequent standing;
• Frequent walking;
• Frequent stair climbing;
• Occasional ladder climbing;
• Occasional stepping;
• Occasional squatting;
• Frequent bending;
• Occasional stooping;
• Occasional twisting;
• Occasional crawling.

BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This job requires the mental capabilities to understand job functions, Standard Operating Procedures and safety procedures as required by job duties.
• The employee must be able to understand and follow established procedures for fractionation, separation, liquid handling, process and personnel flow, and be able to adhere to Standard Operating Procedures without deviation.
• Understanding written/oral instruction, record data, communicate with co-workers, and perform high-school level math and chemistry calculations and understand basic scientific principles is a must.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:

Working conditions vary, the major portion of the job duties occur in a controlled-temperature indoor environment (60-70 degrees Fahrenheit) in a manufacturing process area, including product handling, packaging and equipment cleaning materials. The manufacturing floor has controlled access, lab coats or uniforms and aseptic requirements (hairnets, shoe covers, gloves as necessary). There will be exposure to many different chemicals used during processing and clean up, high noise levels, moving machinery/equipment, climbing on heights, moving throughout the building to different processing areas, some exposure to splashing liquids and dust, and concrete floors. May be required to operate computer, copier, printer, and fax machines as necessary.

LGI's foundation began in 1916 as the Lauridsen Creamery, selling butter, eggs and poultry to the local community. Although our headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, is not far from the old creamery in Dedham, Iowa, the company is now worldwide with more than fifty manufacturing and sales locations in twenty countries and sales in more than sixty countries. Each company under the LGI umbrella is truly independent. They have the ability and the charge to be entrepreneurial, to seek out new markets, to develop new products and applications, and - above all - to discover new ways to add value through fractionation and novel application. What's more, because some LGI companies have offices and presence around the world, all LGI companies benefit from their exposure to new markets, new products, new applications and new thinking.