Sterile Filter Op

Glanbia•Gooding, ID

3d•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. The Sterile Filter Operator oversees the efficient operations during the packaging process to ensure that the best product is delivered.

Requirements

Computer experience needed, basic Microsoft office
Must be mechanically inclined
Cannot have any lifting restrictions
Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
Must be able to work in hot and dusty conditions and go up & down stairs
Must be accurate in taking samples & performing tests
Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
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

Efficiently operate all sterile filtration processing equipment
Collect and deliver all required samples to the laboratory
Monitor operation of equipment and make adjustments to produce top quality products
Fill trays and buckets with product, palletize and store in freezer
Take inventory of product, follow FIFO and production priority for running product
Trouble shoots equipment to improve and maintain operating efficiencies
Assist with training people and/or other operators
Maintain standard work and one right way in the area, help, evaluate, improve and update Standard Operating Procedures when possible
Take readings and fill out equipment log sheets
Helps clean the interior & exterior of the plant
Monitor & Report all product spills, safety hazards, and equipment problems
Take an active role in team participation i.e. HACCP, Food Safety etc
Safe Chemical handling for performing CIP, COP, sanitation and sterilization of equipment, supplies and process
Keep work area sanitary and uncluttered.
Assist in keeping SF area stocked for production on a day-to-day basis.
Assist loading and unloading freeze dryer as time permits
Perform other duties as assigned
Regular and timely attendance required