Whey Operator

Saputo Inc.•Newman, CA

6d•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? In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Requirements

Own your equipment.
Effectively monitor all of the equipment you are responsible for.
Communicate with the operator you are relieving.
Review previous shift paperwork.
Follow the set production schedules closely.
Communicate with all departmental operators.
Report any issues 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.
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.
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.
Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Responsible for food safety and food quality.

Responsibilities

Running the RO, Separator, Whey UF, Polisher.
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.