Dryer Operator

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.

Run whey operating equipment while maintaining the area in orderly condition.

• Efficiently operate assigned whey processing equipment
• Take assigned in‑processing samples
• Monitor operation of equipment and make appropriate adjustments to produce top quality products
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment when needed
• Operate CIP system when required
• Keep work area clean and uncluttered
• Assist the training of other operators
• Read through Standard Operating Procedures and help update them when possible
• Take readings and fill out dryer log sheets
• 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 Administration, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Regular and timely attendance required

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 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 work in hot and dusty conditions and go up & down stairs
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) dryer and associated equipment
• Computer experience helpful
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Must be able to lift at least 55 lbs consecutively
• Self‑motivated and ability to work with little supervision
• Must be dependable and trustworthy
• 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…