Job Purpose:
The Production Technician II is an intermediate level position that is responsible for activities related to the production of probiotic formulation blends

Duties and Responsibilities:

• ▪ Participate in activities related to probiotic blending, packaging, shipment, data collection and sample submission.
• ▪ Probiotic production equipment & area set-up
• ▪ Cleaning and sanitation of production equipment & areas
• ▪ Sample collection & submission
• ▪ Conduct process monitoring checks
• ▪ Conduct equipment monitoring, verification, and calibration activities (i.e. Temperature checks, balance checks, etc.)
• ▪ Completion of daily, weekly, monthly checklists as assigned by Supervisor
• ▪ Inventory of production ingredients and consumables
• ▪ Packing, shipping & receiving of materials
• • Accurate completion of technical records
• • Data entry of production data
• • Cross train in and assist in fermentation operations as needed
• • Assist in preventive maintenance activities as needed
• • Actively participate in the Food Safety and Quality Programs.
• • Update SOP’s, work instructions, documentation and forms for operations programs, policies, and procedures.
• • Participate in corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) reviews and investigations.
• • Other duties as required

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education

• ▪ High School Graduate or GED
• ▪ AA degree or equivalent college courses, preferred
• • Specialized Knowledge
• ▪ Intermediate Level Computer Skills including a Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Skills

• ▪ Ability to Follow Written and Verbal Direction
• ▪ Good Written & Verbal Communication Skills
• • Other Characteristics
• ▪ Attention to Detail
• ▪ Able to Work Independently
• ▪ Able to Make Sound Decisions
• ▪ Positive Attitude and Ability to Work as Part of a Team

Professional Certification(s)

• ▪ HACCP Certification a plus
• ▪ Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training
• • Experience
• ▪ Minimum 2-years’ experience in food production operations, sanitation, personnel safety, quality assurance, inventory control, food laboratory or food processing maintenance