Production Technician

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Production Technician overseeing fermentation and purification processes in food manufacturing plant. Responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining operational efficiency in a bio-processing environment.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeEddyville • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is responsible for monitoring & controlling the fermentation/purification process through field work, communication, and lab testing, all while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards
This is a 12-hr. rotating shift position (WORK Monday, Tuesday; OFF Wednesday, Thursday; WORK Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Then, OFF Monday Tuesday; WORK Wednesday, Thursday; OFF Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
2 weeks on Dayshift and then 2 weeks on Nightshift (5:30 a.m./p.m. - 5:30 p.m./a.m.)
Diagnose, troubleshoot & correct any issues when they develop outside of normal operating conditions while at workstation
Maintain data sheets with necessary test results completed and documented in required fields
Gain an understanding for the automation of the process, keeping process running within required parameters
Maintain process consistency and monitor process trends to troubleshoot abnormal conditions
Communicate process status to production management via daily memos, emails, documentation
Perform light maintenance duties such as diaphragm replacement, pre and final filter replacement, change out valves or probes, etc.
Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized
Complete shift notes and exchange information between shifts

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience in food or feed industry manufacturing setting is preferred
Must be self-motivated and show a willingness to learn
Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, EMaint., SAP, Velocity, etc.)
Ability to multi-task
Ability to professionally interact and communicate with others
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Mechanical aptitude and/or a willingness to learn how to troubleshoot mechanical issues
Use of required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment
Working around large manufacturing machines and equipment
Lab analytical and measurement instrumentation
Other general equipment used at an industrial site (i.e. hoist, pallet jack, freight elevator, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
401(k) with Company Contributions
Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
Work Flexibility
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

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Hard Skills & Tools

fermentation processpurification processlab testingdata documentationprocess automationtroubleshootingmechanical aptitudeanalytical instrumentationequipment maintenanceprocess improvement

Soft Skills

self-motivatedwillingness to learnmulti-taskingprofessional communicationwritten communicationverbal communicationteamworkcollaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solving