Yeast Plant Relief & Warehouse Operator

Lesaffre North America; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k with match

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Lesaffre North America in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Relief General Services Operator to load and unload yeast products, supply materials, and keep the plant clean and safe. The role covers rotating shifts and cross-training across departments, with duties including inventory support, paperwork, and assisting production as needed.

We offer a safety-first culture with competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within a global fermentation company that serves baking, nutrition, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Understanding of valves, pumps, pipes, vessels, and batch creation.
• Able to operate cleaning equipment (vacuum, mop, floor scrubber).
• Able to operate forklift.
• Able to prioritize and organize tasks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Computer proficiency preferred.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Well organized and multi-task oriented.

Responsibilities

• Load out crumbled, block, or nutritional yeast trucks.
• Supply plant departments with raw materials and packaging.
• Maintain plant cleanliness and warehouse order.
• Unload trucks or rail cars as scheduled.
• Document unloading per written procedures.
• Cross-train into other departments.
• Assist in inventory control and verify railcar quantities.
• Perform routine cleaning per schedule.
• Cover shifts as needed on rotating schedule.
• Special projects as directed by supervisors.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Valves & pumps

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Floor scrubber

Job description

Lesaffre North America in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Relief General Services Operator to load and unload yeast products, supply materials, and keep the plant clean and safe. The role covers rotating shifts and cross-training across departments, with duties including inventory support, paperwork, and assisting production as needed.

We offer a safety-first culture with competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within a global fermentation company that serves baking, nutrition, and