Arizona Algae Products, LLC
9965 Old US Highway 66, Holbrook 86025
Arizona Algae Products, LLC (“AAP”) is an innovative biotechnology company with a focus on technology development and production of high value oils from algae for use as ingredients in dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and health products in general. To support our production ramp-up at our production facility in Holbrook, we are looking for candidates for the following positions:
Algae Production Technician
Algae Production Technicians interact with other production team members and quality assurance to maximize production output, efficiency, quality and safety. They participate as team members in an algae production environment at our production site on the Old US Highway 66, about 12 miles east of Holbrook. Duties include operating and maximizing efficiency of our proprietary photo-bioreactors, loading nutrients, troubleshooting, plumbing, preventative maintenance and cleaning activities using powered equipment, quality inspections and data recording. Team members sustain biofactory cleantech operations to ensure safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Key responsibilities:
- Maximize biofactory equipment performance.
- Apply process improvement techniques, tools and procedures.
- Use preventative maintenance to sustain biofactory equipment operation.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues, make basic repairs and document adjustments.
- Produce ultra-clean algae biomass with optimum yield.
- Focus on safe work practices and quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency.
- Adhere to cleantech standards and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
Key qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate.
- Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Must be a steady, reliable worker.
- Must be hands-on.
- Must be able to read and use manuals and diagrams.
- Must be able to solve problems and make decisions independently and in team settings.
- Must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be highly-motivated and self-directed.
- Must have good interpersonal skills and be a team player.
- Prior experience in production operations or equipment maintenance preferred.
Physical qualifications:
- Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools.
- Ability to stand, crouch, and climb ladders and perform various types of manual labor.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Vision (with correction) sufficient for reading, performing inspections and repairs.'
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Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Work Remotely
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Holbrook, AZ 86025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- production: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person