Membrane Operator (12 Hour Days- Rotating Weekends)

fairlife•Webster, NY

14h•$28 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. While coupling the industry’s latest technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years. shift schedule: 12 Hour Days: This is a day shift position, with hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. job purpose: Operate the membrane plants which include tank selection of skim milk and filtration tanks/silos, monitoring and maintaining heat exchangers and membrane process control variables. Document accurate recordings of process parameters while in operation.

Requirements

Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required
High School level verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computational skills required. Simple math reasoning required.
Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) rules. Keep the work center audit ready.
Report to and follow the direction of Processing Supervisors.
Accurately operate Human-Machine Interface (HMI) adjusting product ratios, concentration factors and parameters as necessary.
Effectively utilize Human-Machine Interface (HMI) to select appropriate tanks and lines based on production levels.
Properly sample and provide quality lab product test results.
Monitor and maintain water tanks, water sterilization and dosage systems.
Clean process equipment such as silos and lines, which includes, but isn’t limited to, hand cleaning parts, Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) operations on a daily basis.
Take accurate samples to monitor Clean-In-Place (CIP) system for chemical concentration.
Service pumps, valves and heat exchangers to maintain operational state and per routine Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule.
Follow escalation protocol based on production and quality triggers.
Aid in the training of new personnel or upskilling of team members.
Effectively follow proper standard operating procedures (SOP).
Complete every shift Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), Centerline (CL), and Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) tasks on a timely manner and accurately.
Communicate with upstream and downstream processing on any anticipated schedule delays and/or changes.
Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups