Isolate Reactor Operator

Job Type

Regular The Isolate Reactor Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, sanitation and maintenance of isolate reactor and related equipment in the BiPro department.

Regular The Isolate Reactor Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, sanitation and maintenance of isolate reactor and related equipment in the BiPro department.

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

We believe that teamwork—collaborating and sharing perspectives is essential to achieving the best results.

• Starting rate $27.90
• Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00
• 2,2,3 Schedule | 5:45 AM - 6 PM
• Double time pay on Sunday
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
• PTO starting Day 1
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discounts
• Uniform Program + Shoe Allowance

• Operate equipment and control processes in the production of high quality/high value whey products, successfully applying learned knowledge of processes and production methods.
• Complete CIP of equipment; troubleshooting machinery as needed.
• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follow all GMP, SOP and HACCP programs.
• Monitor processes, materials or surroundings; reviewing information by phone, in writing or in person.
• Accurately identify information by categorizing, estimating and recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and/or events.
• Perform operator-level maintenance as needed.
• Train new/other employees.
• Understand and adhere to all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.
• Learn and execute advanced startup and shutdown procedures of equipment.
• Effectively operate state-of-the-art equipment involved with the isolation of protein products.
• Regulate production factors such as solids, temperature, pH; making adjustments to meet all set points.
• Take frequent readings; accurately logging up to 50 variables per hour.
• Clean and sanitize all areas of the Protein Department including walls, floors, and equipment according to a Master Sanitation schedule.
• Understand and troubleshoot product flow’s.
• May involve the operation of a Critical Control Point as determined by the plant HACCP/Food Safety Plans.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, breaks down work into the process steps, develops schedules and assignments, anticipates and adjusts for problems or roadblocks, measures performance against goals, evaluates results.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Demonstrate strong…