Production One Assistant - 1st Shift

Glanbia•Brookings, SD

94d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Assistant is responsible for receiving, inspecting, and processing raw colostrum upon its arrival at the Brookings plant. This position adheres to a production schedule as instructed and ensures a steady flow of product is maintained at all times. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment is a primary responsibility for the Production Assistant.

Requirements

Knowledge of the production process is required
Safety and sanitization knowledge is required
The ability to maintain company confidentiality is required
The ability to remain on task and alert at all times is required
General knowledge of machines, production lines, and processing is required
Specific computer program experience is not required.
Must be capable of communicating with others both verbally and in writing; will be expected to use hands or fingers to manipulate equipment other than a keyboard.
Frequently required to reach below and/or above waist level and below and/or above shoulders or head.
Frequently required to lift & carry up to 36 lbs.
Vision requirements include close, distance, and midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus near and far frequently.
Knowledge of how to handle hazardous chemicals is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous production skills and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Receive raw colostrum shipments into the facility.
Conduct visual inspections of incoming trucks to ensure they are in appropriate condition for the transportation of raw colostrum. Confirm temperature readings are within required specifications upon arrival.
Unload colostrum into freezer for temporary storage, taking care to rotate product such that older product is used first.
Stage colostrum pails for thawing to ensure readiness for next day’s batch.
Conduct a visual and olfactory quality inspection of thawed, incoming raw colostrum and identify/reject containers that are assessed to be substandard.
Pour colostrum into vat for heating and pooling of product.
Clean, dry, and prepare empty pails and lids for shipment back to field employees.
Take steps to ensure product loss/waste is at a minimum.
Operate forklift to move product within the plant.
Maintain a clean working environment at all times.
Promote and comply with all safety standards of Sterling Technology to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned, such as bottling and labeling when needed.