Control Room Operator

Darigold Careers • Boise, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Darigold is seeking a Control Room Operator for its Boise plant. The role supports safe, efficient, and productive batching and processing operations, including milk silo management, separator and pasteurizer operation, ingredient use, and coordination of production schedules. The operator monitors equipment and processes, maintains ingredient inventory and traceability, identifies and resolves operational issues, and communicates effectively with internal and external process customers.

The position requires compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and facility operating procedures. Duties also include cleaning and sanitizing the batching area, completing assigned maintenance and production documentation, assisting with routine maintenance and repairs, maintaining the work area, and contributing to waste reduction and process improvement. The operator may train others and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Applicants offered the role must successfully pass a pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result, and confirm eligibility to work in the United States. Darigold participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• Capability to coordinate batching and mixing of bulk milk product.
• Familiarity with the mix-making process.
• Understanding of ingredient inventory standards and lot tracking.
• Understanding of operating SOPs and their importance.
• Ability to coordinate mixing operations with control room planning for contingencies and variances.
• Awareness and alertness to respond promptly to production anomalies.
• Ability to stand and walk for 12 hours.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds from floor level to chest level and above shoulder height.
• Ability to organize and analyze process problems.
• Strong computer skills for reporting and communication.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to read and follow directions.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and quality processes.
• Ability to monitor and inspect product and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on the receiving or processing side of a facility.
• Food industry background, particularly dairy.
• Experience in a variety of manufacturing areas, preferably within consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor milk silos safely and efficiently.
• Operate separators and pasteurizers in accordance with the facility food safety program.
• Use ingredients safely and efficiently and maintain ingredient inventory in coordination with the 24-hour production plan.
• Monitor and maintain the batching-to-production timeline and coordinate the production plan with the daily schedule.
• Inspect and monitor batching processes to ensure proper operation and delivery.
• Manage and monitor multiple complex equipment units.
• Identify and solve problems involving equipment and batching operations.
• Coordinate mixing operations with control room planning for contingencies and variances.
• Maintain regulatory conformance and meet ingredient traceability requirements.
• Develop cross-functional understanding of Control Room Operations and demonstrate the ability to train others.
• Maintain an organized work area and perform ongoing cleaning in accordance with good manufacturing and warehouse practices.
• Clean and sanitize the batching area in accordance with GMP and food safety standards, completing at least 95% of assigned MSS and PMS tasks.
• Assist maintenance team members with routine maintenance and repairs in the assigned area.
• Collect information and accurately complete production reports and required paperwork.
• Maintain operating-area efficiency standards and contribute improvement ideas and initiatives.
• Follow food safety and quality requirements and report concerns to the immediate supervisor, Plant Quality Manager, or Plant Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Employer 401(k) contribution of up to 5%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.
• Community giving through matching donations.
• Access to dairy products and participation in an employee butter purchase program.
• $1.50 per hour night-shift differential where applicable.
• Overtime eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed