Whey Vacation Relief Operator

Whey Vacation Relief Operator

Supervisor’s

Title:

Production Team Leader

Department: Production

Location: Gooding Whey Plant

Exempt Status: Hourly

Have a diverse understanding of multiple roles within the plant in order to cover absences.

• Efficiently operate all whey processing equipment
• Collect and deliver all required samples to the laboratory
• Monitor operation of equipment and make appropriate adjustments to produce top quality products
• Trouble shoot equipment to improve and maintain operating efficiencies
• Operate and maintain all CIP systems
• Keep work area clean and uncluttered
• Assist in training of new operators
• Read through Standard Operating Procedures and help update them when necessary
• Take readings and fill out equipment log sheets
• Help clean the interior & exterior of the plant
• Fill in for other employees while they are on vacation or out on personal time
• Know and competently perform all duties of all hourly positions within Gooding Whey
• Monitor & Report all product spills, safety hazards, and equipment problems
• Take an active role in team participation i.e. HACCP, Food Safety etc
• 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.
• Comply with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Regular and timely attendance required

• “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 to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
• “Performance Matters” - Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.

• Computer experience helpful
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Self‑motivated and ability to work with little supervision
• Must be dependable and trustworthy
• Must be able to work in hot and dusty conditions and go up & down stairs
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) all plant equipment
• Must be accurate in taking samples & performing tests
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
• Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed
• Ability to read and write instructions in English
• Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee and the work environment characteristics are those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently (51‑75%) use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally (25‑50%) walk, lift and/or move 26 to 60 lbs.
• Rarely (1‑25%) stand, sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that…