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

Chobani•Twin Falls, ID

About The Position

As a Quark Separator Lead, you will ensure equipment is used efficiently to meet demand and supervise team members, supporting their training goals and assigning tasks according to individual competency. You will help meet daily processing metrics and lead pre-shift or batch discussions when a supervisor is absent. Employee safety is a priority, and you will participate in near-miss reporting, safety incident investigations, and preventive actions. The role involves providing operators with daily task guidance, reviewing production documents and operating KPIs, reporting nonconformances, and completing root cause investigations. You will coordinate production and equipment activities with other departments, support trials and audits, and serve as a resource during shutdowns, startups, and equipment commissioning. You will also serve as a backup in the absence of the KDB Operator and Processing Supervisor.

Requirements

1–3 years of separator, processing, and CIP experience.
High mechanical proficiency.
Computer skills.
Knowledge of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Procedures) and SQF (Safe Quality Foods).
Ability to stand and walk for 12 hours.
Ability to work in a loud, fast-paced environment.
Ability to wear PPE.
Ability to lift 75 lbs.
Ability to bend over and kneel.

Nice To Haves

Dairy manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide operators with guidelines for daily tasks and use their feedback, including reported deviations, to adjust the production process.
Periodically review production documents to ensure operating KPIs are met, including pH, solids, and white mass proteins.
Report nonconformances to management and complete root cause analysis investigations.
Make proactive judgments about 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.
Work with preventive maintenance crews to plan equipment maintenance and schedule equipment CIPs to avoid conflicts.
Work with R&D to plan trials and collect necessary samples.
Participate in state audits by making equipment available for teardown and inspection.
Maintain or gain knowledge of HTST and plan batching appropriately after batch meetings.
Be available to support engineering and contractors during shutdowns, startups, and new machine commissioning.
Serve as backup in the absence of the KDB Operator and Processing Supervisor.
Supervise team members, support their training goals, and assign and delegate tasks according to individual competency.
Facilitate pre-shift and/or batch meetings in the absence of a supervisor.
Participate in near-miss reporting, safety incident investigations, and preventive actions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Disability insurance.
Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition reimbursement.
401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
Fertility and 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 and equity.