Agglomeration Operator

Agglomeration Operator Job Description

Supervisor’s

Title:

Production Team Leader

Department: Production

Location: Gooding Whey Plant

Exempt Status: Hourly

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers on dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market.

We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.

Operates production and packaging equipment for the Agglomeration process, including: UV system, powder transport system, re-wet chamber, timing belt, fluid bed dryer, CIP Systems, lecithin addition, sifter, mill, packager, and other associated systems.

• Maintains ongoing centerline operation of all equipment as described in Job Summary
• Monitor and make adjustments as needed from HMI (Computer Screens)
• CIP of equipment as needed
• Titrates chemical solutions
• COP of equipment as needed
• Perform minor maintenance items (e;g, change gaskets, check balls, plate inspections, etc.)
• Maintains Production and CIP charts, logs, MES entry
• Inventories and stocks supplies and ingredients as need
• Operates motorized floor lift
• Lock out equipment as necessary
• Attend required training and take proficiency tests
• Samples product, water, and ingredients in-process and final powder
• Changes filter cartridges, bag house bags, in line filters etc., as needed
• Knows, adheres to and applies GPS principles
• Packages powder and seals bags
• Samples powder as needed
• Checks and records metal detector sensitivity
• Cleans packaging room and assigned areas
• Restocks bag room with supplies (bags, pallets, cardboard and routine maintenance items)
• 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 (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.

• Must be able to read numbers and do simple math (addition and subtraction)
• Basic Computer skills
• 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 wet conditions
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment; including forklifts
• Handwriting must be clear and legible
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
• Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
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