Skilled Relief Operator

UDA - United Dairymen of Arizona•Tempe, AZ

23h•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

"Put me in, Coach! I'm ready to play today!" The Skilled Relief Operator is the ultimate utility player - whatever the position, time, or place, you're ready to get in and take on the world. As a Skilled Relief Operator you'll put all your knowledge of UDA plant operations to work. You'll be trained in all areas of the UDA facility to lend coverage support, as needed. Whether it's receiving, production operator, general laborer, forklift operator... you get the picture - you'll be ready to do it all!

Requirements

Strong knowledge of UDA plants, production equipment, tools, and machinery
Strong understanding of UDA's standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ability to learn new process
Ability to learn and operate complex production machinery in a safe and efficient manner
Ability to project manage and complete multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner
Excellent integrity with the ability to self-manage and prioritize urgent requests with minimal supervision
Knowledge of good manufacturing practices
Strong time management skills with the ability to complete various tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to read, hear, speak, comprehend, carry out instructions
Ability to have an extremely flexible schedule which will include working days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to work 12 hour shifts
At least 2 years of experience in a plant, warehouse, operator position at UDA, food production, or dairy processing environment
Knowledge of evaporators, dryers, and food manufacturing process
Requires ability to walk and stand for 12 or more hours at a time
Requires ability to safely operate equipment by visually observing the condition of equipment and surroundings
Requires ability to hear and speak, occasionally in high time weighted average environments with elevated decibel readings (using appropriate hearing protection)
Requires ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift, push, pull and carry items up to 55lbs
Requires ability to push and pull items up to 150lbs
Requires ability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights occasionally including floors of 100ft or more, with appropriate fall protection PPE
Requires ability to work in varying extreme hot, cold, and wet temperatures and conditions
Requires ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals
Requires ability to work in confined spaces frequently
Ability to safely operate a forklift occasionally
High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Ability to operate all equipment in the following areas of the plant: E-7, Lactose plant 1 & 2, UF plant 1 & 2, Load Out, R-2, Plant 4, and the process area
Perform the startup and shutdown functions of process equipment
Perform CIP and process connections
CIP all process equipment, silos and lines
Operate Rogers 1 evaporator, Mojo evaporator and R1 dryer
Operate the HTST pasteurizers on both evaporators
Perform silo transfers and make connections for receiving milk
Perform bag house and sifter inspections
Keep accurate and legible records
Take and analyze product samples and make process adjustments
Always maintain food safety and quality standards, resolving and/or reporting compliance issues immediately.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.