Location: Madison State: WI Country: USA

　　Do you want to help improve food and health around the world? At Chr. Hansen, food and health is at the heart of everything we do and our natural ingredients are consumed by more than 1 billion people every day. As a global market leader in bioscience, we have the opportunity to address important global challenges such as food waste, healthy living and sustainable agriculture and we need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed. We strive to include diversity, equality and inclusion into our actions at work on a daily basis. Want to join us?   What we can offer you!

　　Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – Starts on Day 1! Vision insurance is FREE for employees!

　　401k – up to an 8% contribution (Safe-harbor Company-contribution of 4% of annual base compensation PLUS Company-match of 66 2/3% of first 6% of employee’s contribution)

　　Work/Life Balance – Will be eligible for 10 paid Company holidays PLUS all employees start with 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (prorated in first year)

　　Flexibility – Various shift options (shift premiums for off-shifts) and remote work policy

　　Training & Development – In-house leadership development program & support of continuous learning (training, seminars and certifications)

　　Disability Income Protection

　　Health Savings (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

　　Company-Provided Life & AD&D Insurance 2x annual base salary (up to maximum of $750,000)

　　100% Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year and approved application

　　Student Loan Repayment Assistance up to $3,000 after 1 year and approved application

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Wellness Program with up to $1,000 in incentives

　　Company-sponsored holiday party, family picnic & golf outing

　　FREE Probiotics for Employees (and covered dependents)! & Discounted prices for additional purchases

　　At Chr. Hansen, we offer a working opportunity that you can take part in setting the agenda. In each of our 32 global offices, you will be able to experience an agile organization where takes a short way from idea to implementation. We believe that engagement matters. Our inspiring work environment and collaborative culture would allow you to continuously develop both personally and professionally. As a market leader, Chr. Hansen has constantly pioneered science for almost 150 years and expanded into new area for a more sustainable future. Our founder, Christian D. A. Hansen, was a true entrepreneur and his mentality is still very present and valued today. We keep looking for people who can take charge and come up with new ideas to strengthen our team. Join us and take part in making a meaningful difference!

　　General Summary

　　The Operator is responsible for processing bacterial cultures that meet or exceed company quality standards (cGMP) These activities include: disassembly, assembly, cleaning, and operation of the freeze dryers, the mill and packaging equipment.

　　Principal Duties and Responsibilities

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

　　Displays and promotes positive safety behaviors, uses proper personal protective equipment, appropriate safety tools, equipment and procedures that ensure self and others go home safe each day.

　　Ensures that all personal safety, quality and assigned training is up to date and in compliance.

　　Performs production activities at an entry level by operating equipment, cleaning, following the instructions of the supervisor and following all SOPs to ensure product will meet established specifications.

　　Performs aseptic technique.

　　Communicates manufacturing process status to other operators on shift and the shift supervisor by informing him/her of any delays, equipment problems, or deviations so that the issues can be addressed.

　　Accurately documents all production activities by completing production batch record for every batch.

　　Contributes to the review and writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).

　　Communicates with other production operators to inform them of current activities at shift exchange.

　　Assists in maintaining accurate inventories of finished products and may assist with cycle counts to ensure that inventory quantities in the system match actual numbers.

　　May assist with warehouse activities including after-hours shipping and receiving.

　　Safely moves equipment, product, and materials with powered pallet jacks.

　　Assists in fermentation as needed and to cover call-ins or absences as necessary.

　　Completes all tasks assigned to assist in the operation and profitability of the company.

　　Supports and follows the policy of reporting incidents, near misses and improvement possibilities.

　　Reports any quality deviations or non-conformances observed to supervisor.

　　Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

　　HS Diploma or GED.

　　1 year+ of similar experience in an industrial production environment.

　　Requires good analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills to suggest the solutions that will solve problems.

　　Must be able to communicate to the team when needed. This includes written and verbal communication.

　　Requires good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform in teams in a dynamic work environment.

　　Requires computer literacy and ability to use email system.

　　Requires accuracy, an excellent detail orientation, initiative to work at a steady pace with deadlines, and a flexible can-do attitude.

　　Requires good oral and basic written communication skills to provide information to others by telephone, written form, e-mail, or in person.

　　Requires a high degree of manual dexterity with good mechanical aptitude.

　　Ability to lift 20 Kilos.

　　Requires ability to safely operate mechanized equipment, such as lift trucks, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.

　　Requires ability to work varying shift patterns and overtime with frequent changes in production plans.

　　Physical Demands

　　Frequency Scale

　　Definition

　　Rare (R)

　　<25 minutes of an 8 hour work day

　　Occasional (O)

　　25 minutes to 2 ½ hours of an 8 hour work day

　　Frequent (F)

　　2 ½ to 5 ½ hours of an 8 hour work day

　　Constant (C)

　　5 ½ to 8 hours of an 8 hour work day

　　Physical Demands

　　R

　　O

　　F

　　C

　　Activity Description

　　Standing

　　X

　　During all job tasks including disassembly, assembly, cleaning, operation of freeze dryers.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Walking

　　X

　　During all job tasks including disassembly, assembly, cleaning, operation of freeze dryers. Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Sitting

　　Not Observed

　　Bending at the waist

　　X

　　Scooping ingredient from blue bin onto trays that get placed in Freeze Dryer.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Squatting

　　X

　　Lifting trays from bottom shelf of freeze dry tray cart.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Waist to waist lifting

　　Unloading freeze dryer of product into blue bin then transferring tray to cart.

　　Unloading trays off cart and loading into bunker. One bunker holds 70 trays and each tray weighs 9 lbs.

　　Lifting trays from cart, spraying off and putting back onto cart.

　　Remove 20 lb bags from totes and load onto wire shelves that 3 inches to 73 inches tall.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Stacking 50 lb. bags of product after milling process and sealing is complete.

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　　50#

　　10#

　　#

　　Waist to floor lifting

　　Remove 20 lb bags from totes and load onto wire shelves that 3 inches to 73 inches tall.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Stacking 50 lb. bags of product after milling process and sealing is complete.

　　#

　　50#

　　#

　　#

　　Waist to above shoulder level lifting

　　Remove 20 lb bags from totes and load onto wire shelves that 3 inches to 73 inches tall.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　#

　　20#

　　#

　　#

　　Bilateral Carrying

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Stacking 50 lb. bags of product after milling process and sealing is complete

　　50#

　　Pushing

　　Move large blue bins into position when empty.

　　Move Freeze dry tray cart into sterilization bay.

　　Slide 50 lb. bags between surfaces during the milling process and sealing them.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　80#

　　#

　　#

　　#

　　Pulling

　　Move large blue bins into position when empty.

　　Move Freeze dry tray cart into sterilization.

　　Tipping blue bin to clean it.

　　Slide 50 lb. bags between surfaces during the milling process and sealing them.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　80#

　　#

　　#

　　#

　　Kneeling

　　X

　　Making sure Freeze dry tray cart is lined up properly in sterilization bay.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Crouching

　　X

　　Making sure Freeze dry tray cart is lined up properly in sterilization bay. Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Sustained Mid-Level Reach

　　X

　　Scooping ingredient from blue bin onto trays that get placed in Freeze Dryer.

　　Scooping product out of 45 lb. bags into 2 lb. bags and sealing with bag sealer.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Sustained Elevated Reach

　　X

　　Reaching for scrubbers and putting cleaning agent on trays when cleaning.

　　Maneuvering trays in Freeze dry tray cart when lining up in cleaning area.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Stair Climbing

　　None observed

　　Ladder Climbing

　　None observed

　　Simple Grasp

　　X

　　Moving small bags of product/ingredients.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Firm Grasp

　　X

　　Gripping sprayer when spraying of trays

　　Scooping product out of 45 lb. bags into 2 lb. bags and sealing with bag sealer.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Pinching

　　X

　　Sealing bags with bag sealer.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

　　Fine Motor Coordination

　　X

　　Sealing bags with bag sealer.

　　Putting together milling machine and cleaning afterwards.

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　　About Chr. Hansen

　　Chr. Hansen is a global, differentiated bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. At Chr. Hansen we are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through microbial solutions. We have worked for over 145 years to enable sustainable agriculture, better food and healthier living for more people around the world. Our microbial and fermentation technology platforms, including our broad and relevant collection of around 40,000 microbial strains, have game-changing potential.

　　We have come far on our journey, and delivered strong results, and as we continue to unlock the power of good bacteria through new technologies, there is so much more we can do. Our employees are the driving force enabling us to live our mission to pioneer microbial science to improve food, health and productivity. We work passionately, because we know we can make a difference for people, animals and plants. And ultimately for our planet. Innovating for a sustainable future is part of our culture, our history and our strategy and is embedded in our purpose: to grow a better world. Naturally.

　　At Chr. Hansen we place importance on diversity, equality and inclusion, and we appreciate difference in perspectives. We therefore encourage everybody to apply no matter race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.

　　If you need more information?

　　Read more about a career at Chr. Hansen here: https://www.chr-hansen.com/en/career

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