Functional Products Operator (Nights)

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.•Dalhart, TX

2d•$24 - $29

About The Position

At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality. Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do. A Typical DayThe Functional Products Operator is primarily responsible for Alpha LAC product production.

Requirements

English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak English
Must be able to work 12-hour variable shifts, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
Ability to lift up to 60lbs
Basic computer skills
Skilled in a manufacturing level 3 role OR equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
SAP experience
Dairy manufacturing experience
Skilled in a Level 3 position OR Utility Operator (Level 4)
Experience as on On the Job Trainer
Has completed/in the process of completing HCC Level 1 Leadership training
Active/past member of departmental safety team

Responsibilities

Work closely with Products Coordinator – Protein Plant
Responsible for having a thorough understanding of Alpha LAC and WPI product formulas and manufacture of these functional products.
Responsible for communicating issues related to the above responsibilities to the production team.
Operators may be called on to assist with other operator functions in other protein production functions dependent upon background.
Requires above average attendance.
Requires flexibility in day to day tasks.
Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes and events, which will be held before, during, after shifts and during scheduled days off.
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. This includes communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates as well as participating in food safety and sanitation root cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
Prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety first approach at all times. This includes reporting any safety issues, observations, opportunities to your teams and follow up.