Control Room Operator

Darigold • Boise, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Darigold is seeking a Control Room Operator for its Boise plant. The role is responsible for safe and efficient control room and batching operations, including milk silo monitoring, separator and pasteurizer operation, ingredient use and inventory, and coordination of production plans and timelines. The operator follows the facility’s food safety and quality requirements, Good Manufacturing Policy, Standard Operating Procedures, and training materials, and reports food safety or quality concerns to the immediate supervisor, Plant Quality Manager, or Plant Manager.

The position also involves inspecting and monitoring batching, managing complex equipment, maintaining traceability and regulatory conformance, identifying and resolving process problems, supporting maintenance, completing reports and paperwork, and keeping the work area clean and organized. The operator contributes ideas to improve efficiency and reduce waste, and may train others.

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.
• Ability to remain aware and alert and 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 experience for reporting and communication.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to read and follow directions.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes and quality processes, and 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 within consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor milk silos safely and efficiently.
• Operate the separator and pasteurizer safely and efficiently in accordance with the facility food safety program.
• Use ingredients safely and efficiently and maintain required ingredient inventory for the 24-hour production plan.
• Monitor and maintain the batching-to-production timeline.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external process customers.
• Coordinate the production plan with the daily timeline and ensure proper planning and delivery of the daily schedule.
• Inspect and monitor the batching process to ensure proper operation and delivery.
• Manage and monitor multiple complex equipment units.
• Identify and solve problems with equipment and batching operations.
• Develop cross-functional understanding of Control Room Operations.
• Ensure regulatory conformance and meet ingredient traceability requirements.
• Train others.
• Maintain an organized work area and perform ongoing cleaning in compliance with good manufacturing and warehouse practices.
• Clean and sanitize the batching area according to 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 required production reports and maintain necessary paperwork.
• Maintain operating-area efficiency standards, contribute improvement ideas and initiatives, and work with a waste-reduction mentality.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Follow applicable food safety and quality requirements and report concerns to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

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 the 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