Control Room Operator

California Dairies, Inc. • Turlock, CA

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About The Position

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Situated in Stanislaus County, our Turlock South manufacturing plant specializes in the production of butter and milk powder. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!
Our commitment to CDI employees:
We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.
Job Summary
Primarily responsible for operation of the Evaporator, dry process and associated equipment. They must be able to pasteurize milk and take on the responsibility of running product during the processing of milk and chemicals during the CIP stage.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and operate computer related controls.
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work in a quick and efficient manner.
• Must demonstrate the ability to run equipment efficiently.
• Basic math and statistics reasoning required.
• Good technical skills with ability to disassemble and assemble equipment.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in certain situations.
• Basic computational skills required.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• English is required as the written and spoken language.
• A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain an HTST.
• Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license.
• Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a valid milk pasteurizer’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for making skim milk powder (SMP).
• Responsible for any equipment necessary to maintain efficient and high-quality production.
• Operation of the Evaporator to ensure quality product that meets specifications.
• Operation of the Dryer(s) to ensure quality product that meets specifications.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate, neat and complete paperwork.
• Ongoing improvement of knowledge and understanding of all dryer process equipment and protein in general.
• Monitoring of all streams to ensure the proper functionality of the various products.
• Maintain and monitor all Q. C. and production programs per CDI standards.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and work environment cleanliness.
• Responsible for proper product handling to ensure minimum product loss.
• Responsible for understanding and conducting CIP’s and other cleaning steps according to plant procedures.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of company cleaning tools.
• Follow all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Must follow company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• generous paid time off, sick days & holidays
• retirement plans designed to secure your future
• valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees