Operator - Biotech Start-Up

64th Street near Doyle Drive, Emeryville CA

Description

We are currently scaling our production in Emeryville, CA and are looking for hardworking, enthusiastic, production-minded individuals to join our team.  We create a premium, natural material that compares in quality and performance to the finest animal leathers.  We work 12-hr shifts in a 2-2-3 schedule where you work alternate working weekends. This a fantastic, ground-floor opportunity to join a startup company as an employee. All offers include salary + benefits + stock options! Responsibilities: -Follow all safety and quality protocols consistent with a biotech manufacturing environment -With training and guidance, work with your team to produce our materials per company standard by following all protocols and procedures -Operate various types of machinery in a safe manner and report any and all machine abnormalities, repairing when possible -Troubleshoot machines and work processes when standard production issues arise -Participate in clean, inspect and lubrication (CIL) activities to support line reliability improvements -Record all production and quality data accurately and in a timely manner -Participate in capability and skill building activities within the plant -Don proper personal protective equipment (PPE; gowns, face mask, gloves, ear plugs) at all required times -Identify improvement opportunities with current procedures and properly escalate them to leadership -Serve as a good teammate and be a positive influence / advocate of the Company’s values and culture Requirements: -Six months plus of work experience in a production environment - food, beverage, pharma, or experience in a regulated environment is a plus  -Reliable transportation to ensure consistent attendance on all scheduled days -Be detail oriented, with a high level of focus on the quality of your work -Ability to work on your feet the majority of your shift and handle materials up to 70 pounds in weight with assistance (i.e. push and pull, or lift in tandem) -The ability to be coachable and both give and receive constructive feedback -General computer knowledge and data entry ability -Able to function in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment