(USA) Production Processing Operator - Dairy, Weekend Overnight

Walmart•Valdosta, GA

4d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Monitors dairy plant production processes for example milk receiving separation standardization pasteurization batching by following Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices GMPs ensuring all paperwork is accurate verifying all charts including frequency pen cut incut out temperatures and product recording temperatures troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating difficulties and communicating any problems or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production or food safety concerns to management. Follows required safety practices by observing confined space safety guidelines wearing all required personal protection equipment in designated areas ensuring safe chemical handling and fall restraints are monitored maintaining sanitation of equipment CIP and hand cleaning and reporting safety concerns or issues to leadership. Supports Continuous Improvement throughout the plant by maintaining process data and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput operating and cleaning equipment to maximize throughput and minimize downtime communicating mechanical and operational issues operating equipment at recommended speeds and monitoring fats total solids allergens and cryoscopes as they associate with processing dairy products to ensure quality and efficiencies are met. Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies data and resources collaborating with managers coworkers customers and other business partners identifying priorities deadlines and expectations carrying out tasks communicating progress and information determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities and adapting to and learning from change difficulties and feedback. Complies with company policies procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Requirements

1 year’s experience in a distribution or production environment (e.g., logistics supply chain, dairy plant, food processing, or manufacturing).

Nice To Haves

Continuous Improvement
Distribution
Food - Dairy Processing
Food - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Manufacturing
Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Monitors dairy plant production processes (milk receiving, separation, standardization, pasteurization, batching) following SOPs and GMPs.
Ensures accurate paperwork and verifies charts (frequency, pen cut, in/out temperatures, product recording temperatures).
Troubleshoots and resolves basic to moderate operating difficulties.
Communicates production or food safety concerns to management.
Follows safety practices, including confined space guidelines and proper PPE usage.
Ensures safe chemical handling and monitors fall restraints.
Maintains sanitation of equipment (CIP and hand cleaning).
Reports safety concerns or issues to leadership.
Supports Continuous Improvement by maintaining process and equipment performance data.
Operates and cleans equipment to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
Communicates mechanical and operational issues.
Operates equipment at recommended speeds.
Monitors fats, total solids, allergens, and cryoscopes for quality and efficiency.
Completes work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and resources.
Collaborates with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners.
Identifies priorities, deadlines, and expectations.
Communicates progress and information.
Determines and recommends ways to address improvement opportunities.
Adapts to and learns from change, difficulties, and feedback.
Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.