Vacation Relief Operator (Night Shift)

Select Milk•Coopersville, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Continental Dairy Facilities is Select Milk Producer’s first state-of-the-art powder milk and butter facility that produces over 300,000 pounds of dry non-fat milk per day in Coopersville, Michigan. Since 2009, Continental Dairy Facilities has been providing grade A, Gold Star quality milk products to manufacturers across the country and around the world. Our commitment to quality and sustainability has made us a preferred producer for a wide range of food manufacturing companies. Our most important core value is YOU. Our employees are the foundation and heart of our organization and we strive to promote a positive and inclusive work environment. We are a forward-thinking company that encourages out-of-the-box thinking and rewards innovation and excellence. We seek employees who will take pride in their work and love to take ownership to solve problems and find unique solutions.

Requirements

Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.

Nice To Haves

Must be willing to work weekends and holidays and cover shifts when needed.

Responsibilities

Able and available to perform all production and warehouse positions in the absence of the operator who normally performs the job. This includes Evaporator/Dryer, Packaging, Receiving, Churn Operator, Butter Packaging and Warehouse positions.
Operate cream processing, evaporators, and dryer in a safe, sanitary manner.
Perform raw product load out as needed and any other duties assigned by management.
Receive all incoming products that meet legal and company standards.
CIP of Tankers, Silos, and line circuits.
Take proper samples of incoming products for bacteria, butterfat, SNF, and inhibitory substances.
Maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness while performing tasks.
Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
Maintain proper packaging of dry product in 25kg bags and totes via filling, lifting, and stacking onto pallets.
Responsible for the proper mixing and blending of the butter that is produced.
Responsible for the proper packaging of the butter and accounting of inventory produced.
Responsible for the load out and receiving of all products and supplies for the dry operation.
Maintain chemical supplies at an acceptable level.
Maintain proper rotation of the products, inventory of supplies, and of assigned items.
See that all powder orders are properly shipped, and all necessary paperwork is properly filled out.
Assure that the warehouse stays clean and orderly at all times and that white borders stay clean.
All supplies and inventory items remain 18” from the walls.
Conduct monthly and yearly inventories.
Confirm product quality with Quality Assurance Department prior to shipping.
Inspect all trucks prior to loading; they must be clean and free of any foreign debris.
Do not load any damaged product.
Maintain current chemical supplies for all plant operations.
Keep chemical storage area neat, clean, and orderly at all times.
Aid in the training of new personnel.
Report immediately to the foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Facility must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.