Whey Operator

Saputo•Newman, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? Running the RO, Separator, Whey UF, Polisher. As a Whey Operator, you must “own” your equipment. You will effectively monitor all of the equipment you are responsible for, thus preventing product and / or monetary loss, out of spec product, and the use of unnecessary labor. Communication with the operator you are relieving to gain knowledge of the present status of the equipment and production run. Review previous shift paperwork and follow the set production schedules closely. Communicate with all departmental operators to efficiently manage silo space and production schedules. Any issues should be reported to a shift lead, supervisor, or manager in a timely manner. Pull liquid samples and use analysis for adjusting operation parameters. Grade and test milk products supplying and discharging from filtration equipment. Run quality tests on products, such as acidity, PH and total solids, and determines PDB’s, moistures, DIP titrations, etc. Monitor, plan and track all incoming product for upcoming production runs. Check all silo temperatures and solids; document this information on the RO/UF Daily Production Report. Trace Product lines and track the locations of all products being transferred. Maintain the filtration equipment assuring that all product specifications meet specified parameters. Maintain proper documentation for production runs and CIP’s. Monitor the filtration equipment and silo areas for leaking gaskets, airlines, pump seals and any other operation deficiencies and report immediately to a lead, supervisor, manager, or to maintenance personnel. Operate CIP systems. Maintain clean silos, lines, and documentation. Able to change membranes when directed. Responsible for the load out of trucks and the CIP of the trucks. Maintain a clean and organized area. Maintain daily sanitation schedule. Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Responsible for food safety and food quality. All other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Own your equipment.
Effectively monitor all equipment.
Prevent product and/or monetary loss.
Prevent out-of-spec product.
Prevent the use of unnecessary labor.
Gain knowledge of the present status of the equipment and production run.
Follow set production schedules closely.
Efficiently manage silo space and production schedules.
Report issues in a timely manner.
Adjust operation parameters using analysis of liquid samples.
Grade and test milk products.
Run quality tests on products.
Determine PDB’s, moistures, DIP titrations, etc.
Monitor, plan and track all incoming product for upcoming production runs.
Check all silo temperatures and solids.
Document silo temperatures and solids on the RO/UF Daily Production Report.
Trace product lines.
Track the locations of all products being transferred.
Maintain filtration equipment.
Ensure all product specifications meet specified parameters.
Maintain proper documentation for production runs and CIP’s.
Monitor filtration equipment and silo areas for leaking gaskets, airlines, pump seals and any other operation deficiencies.
Report operation deficiencies immediately.
Operate CIP systems.
Maintain clean silos, lines, and documentation.
Change membranes when directed.
Responsible for the load out of trucks.
Responsible for the CIP of the trucks.
Maintain a clean and organized area.
Maintain daily sanitation schedule.
Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Responsible for food safety and food quality.

Responsibilities

Monitor all equipment to prevent product/monetary loss, out-of-spec product, and unnecessary labor.
Communicate with the relieving operator about equipment status and production run.
Review previous shift paperwork and follow production schedules.
Communicate with other departmental operators to manage silo space and production schedules.
Report any issues to a shift lead, supervisor, or manager promptly.
Pull liquid samples and use analysis to adjust operation parameters.
Grade and test milk products supplying and discharging from filtration equipment.
Run quality tests on products (e.g., acidity, PH, total solids) and determine PDB’s, moistures, DIP titrations, etc.
Monitor, plan, and track incoming product for upcoming production runs.
Check and document silo temperatures and solids on the RO/UF Daily Production Report.
Trace product lines and track locations of all transferred products.
Maintain filtration equipment to ensure product specifications are met.
Maintain proper documentation for production runs and CIPs.
Monitor filtration equipment and silo areas for deficiencies (leaking gaskets, airlines, pump seals) and report immediately.
Operate CIP systems.
Maintain clean silos, lines, and documentation.
Change membranes when directed.
Responsible for truck load out and CIP of trucks.
Maintain a clean and organized area.
Maintain daily sanitation schedule.
Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Responsible for food safety and food quality.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.