Whey Dryer Operator

Glanbia•Clovis, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates the two spray dryers for production and CIP. This role is responsible for reviewing equipment status and recording findings and occurrences. The operator will run the dryer to manufacture product to required specifications and communicate issues to the Team Leader. They will test product for required specifications and make adjustments as needed. Ensuring smooth production runs involves checking flow splits and jumper placement, making pre-set adjustments, maintaining log sheets, verifying proper operation and temperature settings, installing nozzles, following sequential start-up steps, and completing log sheets. The role also includes taking special samples for lab analysis, performing routine product analysis and recording results on the quality system, and performing CIP on all equipment as required. Maintaining a clean work environment, attending required training, and completing all safety activities, plant meetings, near misses, and BBSs are also key responsibilities. All job activities must be completed following set safety and operational SOPs, and records must be kept in accordance with good manufacturing practices and local and state laws. The position utilizes GPS processes, drives zero losses, and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables. Employees must comply with occupational safety and health standards and all applicable food safety regulations and mandates.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Forklift and scissor lift certification and general machine maintenance knowledge is required
Ability to run, or learn to run and troubleshoot all equipment in.
Excellent attendance and safety record.
Desire to grow with the company.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Involves moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.
Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, and judge distances and spatial relationships.
Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs continuously throughout the work period.

Nice To Haves

Forklift and scissor lift certification

Responsibilities

Reviews equipment status and records findings and occurrences.
Operates dryer to manufacture product to required specifications and communicates issues to Team Leader.
Tests product for required specifications and makes adjustments as needed.
Ensures smooth production run through checking flow splits and jumper placement, making pre-set adjustments when needed, maintaining log sheets and by verifying proper operation and temperature settings, installing nozzles, making pre-set adjustments when needed, following sequential start-up steps, and completing log sheets.
Takes special samples for lab analysis.
Carries out routine product analysis and records results on quality system.
Performs CIP on all equipment as required.
Keeps and maintains a clean work environment.
Attends required training and takes required quizzes to be proficient in room.
Completes all safety activities, plant meetings, near misses, and BBSs.
Completes all job activities following set safety and operational SOP’s.
Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates.
Researches issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
Works with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
Assists with training of new team members.
Facilitates or oversees training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
Proactively engages to support customer needs on an end to end basis and strives to meet or exceed SLA timelines.
Takes ownership of customer requests and engages with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
Meets or exceeds all key metrics in line with expectations for role.
Continually updates knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.
Performs other duties as assigned.