DAIRY PROCESS OPERATOR (4pm to 12am)

Lifeway Foods Inc • Waukesha, WI

107d

About The Position

The Dairy Process Operator is primarily responsible for ensuring all products are produced to the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) and SQF standards and following Lifeway Wisconsin policies and procedures and maintaining pasteurizer and other related equipment within dairy production environment and by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Or three to six months related experience; Or equivalent
• Demonstrate intellectual and interpersonal skills through leadership, organization, and self-efficacy
• Ability to read and write comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and effectively present them to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Basic mathematical skills and understanding of algebra and geometry
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Software, Inventory Software, and Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.; Ability to be on your feet for entirety of 8-hour shift; Ability to climb ladders and maneuver through equipment; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Follow Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP’s) for pasteurization of milk and that it meets company’s standard for Safe Quality Food (SQF)
• Monitors the dairy production process and follows the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for batching and processing products
• Conducts pre-operational sanitation inspections to ensure food processing areas, product contact surfaces and equipment are clean before processing begins
• Monitor Lifeway Wisconsin Critical Control Point (Pasteurization)
• Monitors quality points such as culturing temperature, fat and other related items as they associate with processing dairy products
• Ensure paperwork is filled in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with the required information.
• Responsible for reporting unsafe conditions and food safety violations to manager
• Troubleshoots and resolves basic to moderate operating difficulties
• Handles and maintains preventative maintenance schedule for department area
• Operates equipment at recommended speeds and temperatures and communicates mechanical and operational defects as they arise
• Operates and cleans equipment with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime
• Utilizes continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Perform duties according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Sanitization Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) that meet quality and safety standards pertaining to: Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture (WDA), and customer requirements
• Conduct behavior in compliance with Lifeway Employee Policy
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees