Plant Foreperson

Select Milk•Littlefield, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Milk Producers is a large and progressive dairy cooperative with a broad impact on the dairy farm business. The company emphasizes a culture of accountability, integrity, and high performance. They offer attractive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. This role supports the operation of various plant equipment, including receiving, separators, cream pasteurizer, butter operation, evaporators, dryer, and packaging. Key responsibilities include operating and cleaning equipment, completing paperwork, maintaining a sanitary work area, assisting in training new personnel, and enforcing company policies and safety procedures.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot small problems and discern when issues may require input from higher levels of authority.
Willingness to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
Proficient in verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience.
Must be able to operate the equipment efficiently.
Must possess or be able to acquire a Forklift Operator License and a Sampler’s License.

Responsibilities

Support daily operation of receiving raw products, separators, HTST’s, evaporators, load outs, butter operation, warehouse, dryer, and powder packaging.
Monitor chemical use during cleanup, CIP logs, and maintain proper rotation of products.
Ensure inspection readiness by maintaining air blows and foot baths, cleaning floors and drains, and reviewing master sanitation logs. Ensure recording charts are in proper condition.
Inform other departments of necessary changes or run conditions and report any problems encountered to the Supervisor.
Occasionally check product silos, evaporators, and tankers for proper CIP.
Assist in the proper sampling of hourly condensed skim, cream, and powder samples as required.
Report violations of company policies, procedures, and working rules to a Supervisor.
Assist with servicing of pumps and valves as needed or per preventative maintenance schedule.
Report immediately to Supervisor any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
Follow all 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.
Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.