Technician II, Operations

California Dairies Inc • Bakersfield, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Technician II is a technically proficient member of the operations team with a working knowledge of raw milk receiving, filling of milk products, CIP, and packaging of ESL and Shelf Stable bottled milk products. This role is primarily responsible for raw milk receiving and filling of milk products. Operations Technicians II will perform and document safety, quality, regulatory, maintenance, and sanitation activities. They may also be called upon to support other plant activities and perform other plant duties.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Basic computational skills required.
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
• English is required as the written and spoken language.
• Minimum 1 year of transferable experience or commensurate demonstrated ability to perform essential functions.
• Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties.
• Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively operate milk receiving equipment, milk product filling equipment, and other plant equipment in accordance with all plant safety, regulatory, quality, customer, and plant SOP requirements in a manner to meet plant performance objectives.
• Understand all operational and regulatory requirements associated with the operation of milk receiving equipment and milk product filling equipment to ensure compliance to the PMO, CFR, and plant SOPs.
• Perform daily CIPs, SIPs, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, walls, floors, doors, ceilings, etc. as part of a Master Sanitation Program.
• Perform and document daily tasks as part of Plant Safety Program, Plant Quality Program, CIL Program (clean, inspect, lube), Autonomous Maintenance Program, Equipment Center-Lining Program, Defect Identification, and Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Properly complete all documentation to meet regulatory requirements and plant SOPs.
• Perform all Operations Tech I job requirements when required to do so due to company needs.
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED