Filtration Operator (Nights)

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.•Dalhart, TX

1d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

At Hilmar Cheese Company, the Filtration Operator is primarily responsible for the operation of the liquid process and associated equipment. The company's mission is to improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products, with a commitment to innovation and sustainability since its founding in 1984. Their state-of-the-art facilities convert locally sourced milk into cheeses, whey protein, and lactose, which are used in a variety of retail and food service products globally. Hilmar Cheese Company is a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in over fifty countries.

Requirements

English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak English
Must be able to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts (day/swing/graveyard)
Ability to lift up to 60lbs
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
SAP experience
Dairy manufacturing experience
Active/past member of departmental safety team
Understanding of membrane filtration system operations
Skilled in any Protein Level 1 or 2 positions

Responsibilities

Operation of the Separators to insure good fat separation and the proper fat percentage in the Whey Cream.
Operation of the whey H.T.S.T.’s in accordance with State and Federal Guidelines, including maintaining correct flow, temperature and chart changing.
Operation of the filtration equipment (UF’s, DF’s, and MF), including constant monitoring and adjusting of protein, solids, and flow rates by conducting hourly checks and sampling according to check sheet.
Ability to learn and operate computer related controls.
Maintain and monitor all QC and production programs per HCC standards.
Ongoing Improvement of knowledge and understanding of all liquid process equipment and protein in general.
Monitoring of all additives to the whey and retentate streams to insure the proper functionality of the various products.
Maintaining equipment and work environment cleanliness.
Proper product handling to insure minimum product loss.
Understanding and conducting CIP’s and other cleaning steps according to plant procedures.
Following GMP guidelines and all company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes and events.
Help coach and train teammates and participate in on the job, buddy training.
Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety first approach at all times.