Whey Separator Operator

Glanbia•Clovis, NM

11d

About The Position

The Whey Separator Operator removes cream from whey and maintains communication between the whey and cheese plants. The role operates separators and clarifiers, collects and tests samples, records production and test results, tracks product losses, and oversees cleaning-in-place (CIP) for assigned machinery. The operator maintains cream HTST charts and a clean work environment, completes training and safety activities, and follows operational procedures, food safety requirements, and applicable laws. The position supports Glanbia’s values through collaborative communication, process improvement, training and knowledge-sharing, customer support, and meeting performance expectations. It also involves maintaining records, reporting process losses to a supervisor, participating in team efforts, and carrying out other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, or related experience.
General machine maintenance knowledge.
Excellent attendance and safety record.
Desire to grow with the company.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and delegate assignments to others.
Proficient personal computer skills, including email, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.
Ability to comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to perform essential duties efficiently and accurately, with or without reasonable accommodation, without creating a significant safety threat to self or others.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to handle items and work with fingers, and to perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.

Responsibilities

Maintain open communication between the cheese and whey plants, particularly between their operators.
Remove cream from whey.
Operate separators and clarifiers.
Collect samples and test them using the FT-120 machine.
Record sample and test results to verify whey and cream fat compliance with cream HTST requirements.
Maintain product loss sheets and submit accurate, timely daily process-loss reports to the supervisor.
Oversee CIP for assigned machinery and maintain cream HTST charts.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Attend required training and complete quizzes to demonstrate proficiency.
Complete safety activities, attend plant meetings, report near misses, and participate in BBSs.
Follow safety and operational SOPs, occupational safety and health requirements, food safety regulations, and applicable local and state laws.
Use GPS processes to drive zero losses and uphold Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
Research issues and incidents collaboratively, communicate professionally and transparently, and work with teams to implement process improvements.
Assist with training new team members and facilitate or oversee training and SOP reviews.
Support customer needs, take ownership of customer requests, and work to meet or exceed SLA timelines.
Meet or exceed role metrics and maintain knowledge of products, processes, and services.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals, provide leadership by example, and share knowledge and skills.
Report unsafe activities to a supervisor or Human Resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.