Quark Separator Lead (Grade 08) - B Shift (6:00 AM to 6:30 PM)

Chobani•Twin Falls, ID

7d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The Quark Separator Lead ensures equipment is used efficiently to meet production demand and supervises team members. The Lead supports employees in meeting training goals, assigns and delegates work according to each employee’s competency, and helps the team meet daily processing metrics. In the absence of a supervisor, the Lead facilitates pre-shift and/or batch meetings. The role prioritizes employee safety and participates in near-miss reporting, safety incident investigations, and preventative actions. The Lead provides guidance to operators, reviews production records and operating KPIs, reports nonconformance, investigates root causes, and makes decisions about white mass distribution and potential downtime. The role coordinates with other departments, preventive maintenance crews, R&D, engineering, contractors, and state auditors. The Lead must also understand HTST processes and plan batching appropriately, and serve as backup for the KDB Operator and Processing Supervisor. The position is a full-time role with a stated salary range of $29.50–$42.00, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. The work schedule is identified as B Shift, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The role involves standing and walking for 12 hours in a loud, fast-paced environment, wearing PPE, lifting up to 75 pounds, and bending and kneeling.

Requirements

Dairy manufacturing experience preferred; 1–3 years is stated.
Experience with separators, processing, and CIP.
High mechanical proficiency.
Computer skills.
Knowledge of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Procedures) and SQF (Safe Quality Foods).
Ability to stand and walk for 12 hours, work in a loud and fast-paced environment, wear PPE, lift 75 pounds, and bend and kneel.
Willingness to serve as backup in the absence of the KDB Operator and Processing Supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Dairy manufacturing experience, preferably 1–3 years.

Responsibilities

Provide operators with guidelines for daily tasks and use their feedback to adjust the production process, including addressing reported deviations.
Periodically review production documents to verify operating KPIs, including pH, solids, and white mass proteins, are met.
Report nonconformance to management and complete root-cause investigations.
Judge white mass distribution based on filler performance and follow escalation policy for anticipated downtime.
Hold team members accountable for violations of safety, quality, and GMP procedures.
Work with other departments to investigate safety incidents and complete safety reports.
Coordinate with preventive maintenance crews to plan equipment PMs and schedule equipment CIPs without conflicts.
Work with R&D to plan trials and collect required samples.
Participate in state audits by making equipment available for teardown and inspection.
Maintain or acquire HTST knowledge and plan batching appropriately after batch meetings.
Serve as a resource for engineering and contractors during shutdowns, startups, and new machine commissioning.
Supervise team members, support training goals, and assign and delegate tasks based on individual competency.
Help meet day-to-day processing metrics and facilitate pre-shift and/or batch meetings when a supervisor is absent.
Participate in near-miss reporting, safety incident investigations, and preventative actions.
Serve as backup in the absence of the KDB Operator and Processing Supervisor.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility assistance
Childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Employee assistance program
Fitness discounts
Wellness reimbursement
On-site gym access at certain locations
Paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure
11 holidays each year
Bonus
Equity