Plant Foreperson

Select Milk • Littlefield, TX

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About The Position

The Plant Foreperson supports plant operations involving raw-product receiving, separators, HTSTs, cream pasteurizing, butter operations, evaporators, dryers, load-outs, warehousing, and powder packaging. The role includes operating and cleaning equipment, completing paperwork clearly and accurately, maintaining a clean and sanitary work area, and helping train employees in proper equipment operation. The Foreperson helps enforce company policies and safety procedures and supports plant operations, supervision, and reporting on these processes. This position has no employee supervisory responsibilities for discipline, hiring, or firing; employee problems are reported to a Supervisor or Plant Superintendent.

Select Milk Producers describes itself as one of the nation’s largest dairy cooperatives, with over 800 employees. It offers an attractive compensation package and benefits that include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance. Eligible employees may also receive a 401(k) with up to a 6% company match, disability insurance, paid holidays, and vacation. The company promotes equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Work safely and efficiently, following safety procedures and using safety equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot small problems and recognize when an issue requires input from higher levels of authority.
• Willingness to ask for assistance when a process is unclear.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate equipment efficiently.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a Forklift Operator License and a Sampler’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations for raw-product receiving, separators, HTSTs, evaporators, load-outs, butter operations, the warehouse, dryers, and powder packaging.
• Monitor chemical use during cleanup, review CIP logs, and maintain proper product rotation.
• Maintain inspection readiness by changing air blows and foot baths daily, cleaning floors and drains, reviewing master sanitation logs, and ensuring recording charts are in proper condition; inform management of issues as needed.
• Communicate necessary changes or operating conditions to other departments, report problems to a Supervisor, and follow management instructions.
• Occasionally check product silos, evaporators, and tankers for proper CIP.
• Assist with sampling hourly condensed skim, cream, and powder as required.
• Report violations of company policies, procedures, or work rules to a Supervisor.
• Assist with servicing pumps and valves when needed or according to the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Immediately report equipment damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions to a Supervisor.
• Follow safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Support departments that are short staffed, including Receiving, Evap, Dryer, Ava-pak, Butter, Butter Packaging, and Warehouse.
• Support plant operations and Quality in troubleshooting quality concerns.
• Call in employees when needed to cover a shift.
• Report employee problems to a Supervisor or Plant Superintendent.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match for eligible employees
• Disability insurance for eligible employees
• Paid holidays for eligible employees
• Vacation for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

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