Glanbia-posted 3 months ago
Brookings, SD
5,001-10,000 employees
Food Manufacturing

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.

  • 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, such as bottling and labeling when needed.
  • 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.
  • Previous production skills and experience preferred.
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