Cheese Floating Relief Operator

Glanbia•Clovis, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates any position within the cheese plant by performing essential functions. Expected to have the knowledge to operate every position in the cheese plant and run any computer system needed to operate production or CIP. Ensures samples are run and determines the best action to bring production into specifications, notifying the cheese Team Leader if product is not within required specifications. Will assist with breaks and lunches of all positions and help train new operators in all areas. Both Floating tech and Vacation relief will help in all areas as needed. Maintains product loss sheets to keep an accurate recording of the product being wasted and is responsible for timely and accurate reports of process loss and inventory records turned in daily to the supervisor. Oversees CIP for assigned machinery and keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws. Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholding the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables. 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 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. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Possess general machine maintenance knowledge.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
Involves moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.
Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Responsibilities

Operates any position within the cheese plant.
Runs any computer system needed to operate production or CIP.
Ensures samples are run and determines the best action to bring production into specifications.
Notifies the cheese Team Leader if product is not within required specifications.
Assists with breaks and lunches of all positions.
Helps train new operators in all areas.
Assists in all areas as needed.
Maintains product loss sheets to keep an accurate recording of the product being wasted.
Provides timely and accurate reports of process loss and inventory records.
Oversees CIP for assigned machinery.
Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholding the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
Complies with occupational safety and health standards and all applicable rules, regulations, and orders.
Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates.
Researches issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner.
Works with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes.
Assists with training of new team members.
Facilitates or oversees training and standard operating procedure reviews.
Supports customer needs on an end to end basis and strives to meet or exceed SLA timelines.
Takes ownership of customer requests and engages with internal teams as needed.
Meets or exceeds all key metrics in line with expectations for role.
Continually updates knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered.
Performs other duties as assigned.