RO/UF Operator

Glanbia•Gooding, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers on dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world. Job Summary Plays an active role in running the membrane systems.

Requirements

Computer experience helpful
Must be mechanically inclined
Self-motivated and ability 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
Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed
Ability to read and write instructions in English
Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals
Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required

Responsibilities

Maintain solids on RO1, UF, & RO 2 units
Maintains pH levels within 5.9 to 6.2 limits
Test RO1, UF, & RO2 membranes and replace them as needed
Monitor levels in all silos
Maintain DMB’s on the UF unit
CIPS all of the membrane systems
CIPS silos & product lines
Perform minor maintenance items (e.g. changes gaskets, seals, and cleaning items, check balls)
Keep floors, pipes, equipment, control room, and assigned work area clean
Assist in the training of other operators
Keeps chemicals and products organized, full, and neat
Helps maintain a good safe work environment
Takes active role in continuous improvement teams
Completely fills out all log sheets and pulls daily samples
Helps maintain CIP recorder chart & book
Take an active part in loss control
Reports any quality or equipment problems
Become Membrane Certified
Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
Perform other duties as assigned
Regular and timely attendance required
Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
The Customer’s Champion” - Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
Performance Matters” - Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.