Perform as a member of the Operations Team. Work hourly functions and cross-train in various positions that include the raw milk receiving, evaporator department, and dryer department. Input items into the SAP system. Live the Mission/Vision/Core Values of Dairy Farmers of America.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Raw Milk Receiving Department
Unload tankers
Control heat treatment and milk separation area. CIP and production
Control blending and preparation of Lactose totes for production
Ensure tankers unloaded safely and properly while achieving minimum established targets
CIP tankers and silos
Properly CIP silos and tankers maintaining time management of silos and all associated documentation
Load out cream. Load out cream while achieving all quality and customer requirements
Complete master sanitation
Complete all master sanitation and maintain a clean and professional environment
Control loss
Actively seek causes and solutions to limit product losses
Inspect raw materials
Evaporator Department
Produce a quality product
Ensure all product produced is within accepted specifications
Start, run, and shut down the evaporator
Operate the evaporator and all associated equipment while producing minimal out of specification product
Run all required quality checks. Complete all required logs
CIP the evaporator and all associated equipment
CIP all equipment associated with evaporator performance
Perform all chemical tests
Complete and store all required documents
Achieve all production goals
Achieve all production goals (KPI's). Report and document all reasons targets are not met
Dryer Department
Maintain a clean and sanitary environment
Perform all master sanitation
Maintain general housekeeping of the dryer area
Perform tasks required to start, run, and shut down the dryer
Perform hook-ups for the dryer and all associated equipment
Run all required quality checks
Complete all required logs
Perform duties in a timely and thorough manner allowing the operator to CIP the dryer in minimal time
Perform all chemical tests
Complete and store all required documents
Achieve all production goals (KPI's). Report and document all reasons targets are not met
Packaging Department
Produce a quality product
Ensure all product produced is within accepted specifications
Start, run, and shut down the packaging equipment
Operate the packaging and all associated equipment while producing minimal out of specification product
Run all required quality checks
Complete all required logs
Maintain the packaging equipment and all associated equipment
Maintain all equipment associated with packaging performance
Complete and store all required documents.
Achieve all production goals (KPI's). Report and document all reasons targets are not met
Inspect raw materials
General for all Departments
Follow and promote all plant and regulatory policies and procedures
Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement to include Lean, Kaizen, 5S and Leader Standard Work
Attend required training, including but not limited to, GMP's, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.
Maintain safe work habits, wear personal protective equipment, obey safety rules, and overall contribute to a safe work environment
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Comply with all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all plant documentation and regulatory policies and procedures
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma/GED
Prior manufacturing experience preferred
Certification and/or License --
Nevada Department of Public Health Milk Sampler Certification
Certified Industry Analyst certification for PMO Appendix-N testing of Drug Residue in Milk
SQF Practitioner Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to learn and apply to plant environment
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
