Utility, Plant

California Dairies, Inc.•Visalia, CA

19h•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. At our Visalia plant, equipped with the largest single evaporator-dryer in North America, we manufacture milk powder, butter, and AMF. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal skills.
Basic computational skills required.
Simple math reasoning required.
Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
English is required as the written and spoken language.
A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Keep the plant clean and sanitary at all times.
General cleaning of evaporator and dryer departments.
Aid in CIP functions as required.
Building service and sanitation.
Air handler service and sanitation including but not limited to; cleaning air handler units, filter changes, belt changes, and writing work orders for mechanical issues.
CT/UT/ES/BM silo room service and sanitation – foaming, detailing, rebuilding valves, etc.
Evaporator/Dryer building service and sanitation.
Help prepare for USDA/CDFA inspections and customer audits.
Assist in cleaning/maintaining HTST processing rooms.
Properly using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Know purposes and uses for each chemical and how to properly handle them.
Maintain chemical storage area.
Powder blower service and sanitation (cleaning cooling coils/replacing filters as needed).
Maintaining dryer wet rooms including HPP’s, valves, gaskets, and PM program.
General sanitation and other duties as assigned by management.
Follow all the departmental proper established procedures, all instructions given by plant foreperson/supervisor and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Assist fellow operators as needed.
Troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
Ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
Follow SQF, GMP, and HACCP policies and procedures.
Follow all safety and working rules including LOBO.
Get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.