UHT Operator (12 Hour Days- Rotating Weekends)

fairlife•Webster, NY

2d•$28 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Operate aseptic tank and ultra-high-temperature (UHT) equipment in the processing area safely and sanitarily, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Monitor and maintain heat-exchanger process variables, keep process controls within operational limits, and accurately document process parameters while equipment is operating. The position is based in Webster, New York, and reports to the Processing Supervisor. This day-shift position runs from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Employees work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Travel is little to none. The role is nonexempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
High-school-level verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computational skills and simple math reasoning.
Ability to work safely and efficiently and follow safety procedures, including use of safety equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot small problems and recognize when issues require input from higher levels of authority.
Willingness to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
Ability to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
Must possess or be able to obtain an Industrial Truck Operator License.
Proficiency in English, including reading and writing and verbal communication.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including standing and walking throughout the shift, occasional lifting up to 60 pounds, and performing cleanup and equipment-service tasks.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) rules.
Report to and follow the direction of Processing Supervisors.
Follow established startup and shutdown procedures.
Operate the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and maintain process controls within operational limits.
Record production control parameters as required by regulations and maintain the integrity of state seals.
Clean tanks, lines, and pasteurizers, including hand cleaning parts and performing Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) operations daily.
Take samples to monitor CIP system chemical concentration and samples of products for Quality Assurance testing.
Operate two different systems, each with its own parameters and procedures.
Service pumps, valves, and heat exchangers to maintain operational condition and follow the routine Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule.
Follow escalation protocols based on production and quality triggers.
Help train new personnel and upskill team members.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Complete each shift’s Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), Centerline (CL), and Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) tasks accurately and on time.
Communicate anticipated schedule delays or changes to upstream processing and packaging teams.
Notify supervision of repairs or adjustments that may affect product quality or food safety.
Follow the color-coded container policy in production areas and perform duties needed to meet company, customer, and government requirements and standards.
Take action to prevent food-safety or product-quality nonconformities; identify and record related problems; and control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.
Assume or transfer duties to another employee of the same skill level when required during an absence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one.
Supplemental health plans, including hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance up to $10,000.
Parental support and family-care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support.
401(k) with up to 9% employer match.
Wellness reimbursement up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
Employer HSA funding for participants in a high-deductible health plan.
Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 and student loan repayment of $200 per month.
Learning and development programs.
Rewards and recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups.