Whey Relief Operator

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Provides direct support for the two spray dryers for production and CIP. Provides break coverage for any position within the whey plant and occasionally directs production activities.

• Responsible for reviewing equipment status and recording findings and occurrences.
• Responsible for direct support of dryer operator in product change overs and installation of nozzles on both spray dryers as needed.
• Help and maintain cleanliness of both dryer rooms alongside the dryer operator.
• Help and maintain environmental daily tasks with the dryer operators.
• Operates dryer to manufacture product to required specifications and communicate issues to Team Leader.
• Test product for required specifications and make adjustments as needed.
• Ensures smooth production run through checking flow splits and jumper placement, making pre-set adjustments when needed, maintaining log sheets and by verifying proper operation and temperature settings, installing nozzles, making pre-set adjustments when needed, following sequential start-up steps, and completing log sheets.
• Responsible for taking special samples for lab analysis. Will be required to carry out routine product analysis and record results on quality system.
• Responsible for knowledge of every position in the whey plant.
• Cover for employee that is on break.
• Responsible for the ability to run any computer system needed to operate production or CIP in any given area.
• Ensures that samples are run and if needed determine best action to bring product into specification. Will notify supervisor if the product is not within required specifications.
• Maintains product loss sheets to keep an accurate recording of the product being wasted.
• Responsible for timely and accurate reports of process loss and inventory records turned in daily to the supervisor.
• Assist in communication between operators and management staff.
• Facilitates training of new team members and tracks current team member skill achievement.
• Ensures safe operating practices and helps in reporting and analyzing work related injuries.
• Oversees CIP for assigned machinery and ensures that GMPs are followed.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Attend required training and take required quizzes to be proficient in room.
• Responsible for completing all safety activities, plant meetings, near misses, and BBSs.
• Complete all job activities following set safety and operational SOPs.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
• Keeps record in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
• Performs CIP on all equipment as required.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

Delivering on Glanbia’s Values:

• “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
• “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
• “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
• “The Customer’s Champion” – Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end…