Churn Operator

Select Milk Producers•Littlefield, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Milk Producers is a large dairy cooperative with multiple subsidiaries and processing plants. They are committed to providing for their families, leading employees, caring for the land and animals, serving customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is embedded in their culture and character, emphasizing accountability, doing what's right, performing at their best, and setting a higher standard. They offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid holidays & vacation.

Requirements

Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
Must be able to be a leader/lead by example.
Must coordinate break and lunch schedule for butter area.
Able to train and cross-train fillers and floaters.

Responsibilities

Controls and operates equipment to make grades of butter using the continuous butter churn method.
Responsible for the proper mixing and blending of the butter that is produced.
Maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness while performing tasks.
Observe churn operations to ensure quality and conformity of mixing and blending of products to meet standards.
Mix or blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
Weigh and measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.
Collect samples of products for laboratory testing.
Keep accurate and legible records.
Monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Inspect and analyze butter samples and make process adjustments.
Responsible for the general cleanliness of the butter room and its equipment, ensuring it remains USDA inspection ready at all times.
Knowledge and understanding of churn equipment and maintaining a pace consistent with butter operations.
Reporting immediately to supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
Aiding in the training of new personnel.
Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
Following all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
Performing other duties as assigned by management.