Process Technician
Alexandria, Louisiana
Avant Organics – Inventory and Warehouse /
Regular Full-Time /
On-site
Come join our collaborative and innovative team at Avant Organics!
Avant Organics uses the art of biotechnology to redefine traditional organic chemistry and create sustainable products for its customers in multiple industries. Whether manufacturing flavors and fragrances to be used in foods or medicines or creating other components used in our everyday life – Avant Organics offers its customers fresh solutions that meet even the toughest regulatory standards.
The Avant Organics, Process Technician is primarily responsible for the safe startup, shutdown, and efficient operation of the process equipment. The Process Technician will become the subject matter expert on the process and associated equipment, learning techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. The Process Technician is expected to collaborate with team members and proactively assist with inventory, receiving and outbound shipping, storage of materials, as well as assist in the R & D Laboratory.
COMPETENCIES
- Customer Focus
- Decision Quality
- Business Insight
- Drives Results
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Courage
- Instills Trust
- Manages Ambiguity
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor the Tank Farm production operations, ensuring specifications are met.
- Operate pumping systems or equipment.
- Operate biomass or biofuel production equipment.
- Record operational or production data.
- Evaluate quality of materials or products.
- Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
- Prepare biological feedstock for physical, chemical, or biological processing.
- Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
- Inspect sustainable energy production facilities or equipment.
- Measure stock or liquid levels in sustainable fuel production systems.
- Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
- Load materials into production equipment.
- Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production.
- Clean work areas.
- Maintain sustainable energy production equipment.
- Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
- Replace worn equipment components.
- Collaborate regularly with team members and proactively assist other departments/functions.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES for WAREHOUSE (20%)
- Coordinate deliveries incoming raw materials. Ensure the proper storage and disposal of biological and chemical waste. Ensure incoming goods and materials are appropriately logged. Assign lot numbers for all incoming chemicals. Maintain organized shelves and materials always kept in assigned locations. Assist with inventory of raw materials and ordering.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES for R&D LABRATORY (10%)
- Assist with daily testing of raw materials, finished products and in process samples (as needed) and reporting results. Assist with quarantining of materials not within specifications and reporting results. Assist with recording and documenting quality data. Assist with reporting any malfunctioning equipment. Assist with calibration of test equipment and record keeping. Assist in the maintenance of laboratory equipment. Receive hazardous and non-hazardous packages. Restock and maintain laboratory consumable and reagent inventory.
QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED)
- Mechanically Inclined, knowledgeable of machines and tools.
- High degree of organizational skills to be able to document processes and results.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a team-driven environment with a collaborative and proactive attitude.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to perform physical job duties.
- Ability to work in varied conditions with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Basic computer skills.
QUALIFICATIONS (PREFERRED)
- Few months to one year of related work experience.
- Laboratory experience.
- Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving experience.
- Post-secondary certificate in agriculture or natural resources, precision production or another related area.
- College degree (i.e., math, biology, chemistry).
Learn more about how we are redefining chemistry.
Avant Organics is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Avant Organics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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