Vacation Relief Operator

Glanbia • Gooding, ID

252d

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.

Requirements

• Computer experience helpful
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
• Must be dependable and trustworthy
• Must be able to work in hot and dusty conditions and go up & down stairs
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) all plant equipment
• 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 stand and walk the entire shift if needed
• 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 whey processing equipment
• Collect and deliver all required samples to the laboratory
• Monitor operation of equipment and make appropriate adjustments to produce top quality products
• Trouble shoot equipment to improve and maintain operating efficiencies
• Operate and maintain all CIP systems
• Keep work area clean and uncluttered
• Assist in training of new operators
• Read through Standard Operating Procedures and help update them when necessary
• Take readings and fill out equipment log sheets
• Helps clean the interior & exterior of the plant
• Fills in for other employees while they are on vacation or out on personal time
• Know and competently perform all duties of all hourly positions within Gooding Whey
• Monitor & Report all product spills, safety hazards, and equipment problems
• Take an active role in team participation i.e. HACCP, Food Safety etc
• Comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act
• Comply with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing