RO/UF Operator

Glanbia•Gooding, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RO/UF Membrane Operator plays an active role in running membrane systems at Glanbia Dairy Nutrition’s Gooding Whey Plant. The position maintains and monitors reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration units, performs cleaning and minor maintenance, supports safe and food-compliant production, and contributes to training and continuous improvement. The role is hourly and reports to the Production Team Leader. The operator must safely handle and use cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, maintain a clean work area, complete production records and sampling, report quality or equipment problems, and help sustain a safe workplace. Regular and timely attendance is required. The work may involve hot and wet conditions, noise, outdoor weather, fumes and toxic chemicals, moving machinery, elevated areas, and electrical hazards. The role requires standing and walking as needed throughout the shift, with occasional lifting of 26 to 60 pounds.

Requirements

Must be mechanically inclined.
Must be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.
Must be dependable and trustworthy.
Must be able to work in hot and wet conditions.
Must be certifiable on the membrane systems.
Must be able to operate, or learn to operate, necessary equipment.
Must have an excellent record in safety, attendance, and punctuality.
Must be able to stand and walk for the entire shift if needed.
Must be able to read and write instructions in English.
Must know the proper use of cleaning chemicals.
Must be able to work weekends and overtime as required.
Must comply with applicable occupational safety and health standards and food safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Computer experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Maintain solids on the RO1, UF, and RO2 units.
Maintain pH levels within the 5.9 to 6.2 limits.
Test RO1, UF, and RO2 membranes and replace them as needed.
Monitor levels in all silos.
Maintain DMBs on the UF unit.
CIP all membrane systems, silos, and product lines.
Perform minor maintenance, including changing gaskets and seals and cleaning items such as check balls.
Safely handle, measure, mix, and dispose of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals used in the CIP process according to established procedures, safety data sheets, and company safety policies.
Keep floors, pipes, equipment, the control room, and the assigned work area clean.
Assist in training other operators.
Keep chemicals and products organized, full, and neat.
Help maintain a safe work environment and take an active part in loss control.
Participate actively in continuous improvement teams.
Complete all log sheets and pull daily samples.
Help maintain the CIP recorder chart and book.
Report quality or equipment problems.
Become Membrane Certified.
Comply with applicable occupational safety and health standards, regulations, and orders.
Comply with applicable food safety regulations and mandates, including Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Administration, and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and timely attendance.