Operator - Night Shift

About Lesaffre

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 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 bioactives that strengthen human health, optimise animal well‑being and improve plant nutrition.

• 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!

• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre’s safety‑first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
• Understand and effectively utilise all employee safety programs to ensure proper procedures are being followed
• Stage required raw materials and packaging materials
• Follow a recipe to create a blend to be mixed
• Follow procedures to package product in various packaging types
• Complete in‑process production checks
• Document, inspect and unload materials per written procedures
• Prepare products for shipment, load trucks and complete required paperwork
• Operate fork truck and floor scrubber
• Maintain warehouse and production areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Perform routine and non‑routine cleaning inside and outside of the facility
• Accurately report data and maintain records
• Apply mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Food product packaging and/or blending experience preferred
• Shipping and/or receiving experience preferred
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and follow through to completion
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to prioritise and organise work
• Computer proficiency required
• Solid understanding of basic math and science and the ability to apply this knowledge
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be detail‑oriented and safety‑minded
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee will be required to bend, twist and use stairs/ladders. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
  
  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Lesaffre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, 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.