Process Operator (f​/m​/d

Place of work:
Production site, near Chemnitz, Germany

Start date:

ASAP
Contract type:
Full-time

We're on a mission to revolutionize how the world produces protein and we're just getting started.

Pacifico is a Leipzig-based biotech company producing the world's most cost-competitive texturized protein through fermentation. Our technology makes sustainable, high-quality protein cheaper than conventional meat production - not just better for the planet, but better for you.

Our production site near Chemnitz is where science meets scale: industrial fermentation systems, food-grade processing lines, and a team that moves fast. We're now looking for a Process Operator (f/m/d) to support the day-to-day facility operations at our production site.

In this role, you will support the operations of our fermentation facility and all related processing steps. You will work closely with a Senior Process Lead and will be trained on our equipment, processes, and quality standards.

The role is strongly hands-on and operational, with a focus on running equipment, preparing materials, and supporting production. Working hours are initially within typical daytime working hours; as production scales, openness to late and occasional weekend shifts is valued.

• Preparation of fermentation media (weighing, mixing, heating, handling raw materials)
• Operating fermentation tanks and auxiliary equipment
• Supporting downstream processing (emptying tanks, handling and processing biomass)
• Operating our food processing line and its associated equipment
• Monitoring basic process parameters (e.g. temperature, time, filling levels)
• Cleaning and sanitising equipment (CIP systems and manual cleaning)
• Maintaining cleanliness, order, and safety in the facility
• Documenting basic production activities and flagging issues when they arise

• Practical experience in food & beverage or similar manufacturing environments
• Comfortable working in a production setting with physical tasks and machinery
• Careful, reliable, and quality-oriented working style
• Interest in food production and fermentation processes
• Ability to work well in a small team and communicate clearly on the shop floor
• Basic working knowledge of English

• Experience in a brewery, dairy or fermentation-based production
• Technical or vocational training in a relevant field
• Familiarity with hygiene standards and food safety practices
• Experience with CIP systems or industrial cleaning routines
• Basic working knowledge of German

• A full-time role with clear responsibilities and growth opportunities
• 28 days of paid holiday per year
• Subsidy for the Germany Ticket ("Deutschland-Ticket")
• Hands-on training and close collaboration with experienced colleagues