Utility Operator (Rotating)

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.•Dalhart, TX

2d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality. Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do.

Requirements

English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak English
High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including weekends, holidays, and O/T as needed.
Ability to lift up to 60lbs
Basic computer skills
Skilled at a level 2 position or higher across the site
Skilled in SAP

Nice To Haves

1 year of diary manufacturing experience
Experience in working with Microsoft Office Software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Active/past member of department safety team
Completed Company Membrane Filtration Class
Member of the Safety Team

Responsibilities

Provide vacation coverage as needed including switching over to different shifts.
Operate all Lactoferrin duties on both the wet and dry process.
Perform column maintenance and reclassification
Perform quality control checks and record results.
Operate HMI process controls.
Properly maintain equipment and workstations.
CIP/COP related process equipment as required by PMO and internal policies.
Satisfy specified cleaning and documentation as it is contained in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Troubleshoot equipment and processes.
Effectively communicate.
Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes and events, which will be held before, during, after shifts and during scheduled days off.
Help coach and train teammates and participate in on the job, buddy training.
Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Hold self and others accountable to HCC’s food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
Participate in food safety and sanitation root cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
Prioritize safety above all other job duties by always having a safety-first approach.
Report any safety issues, observations, opportunities to your teams and follow up.
Participate in departmental safety teams.
Promote Company Culture.
Achieve common business goals through cooperative alignment with all departments.