WPI Operator

Glanbia•Gooding, ID

37d•Onsite

About The Position

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers on dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world. Job Summary Operates Pasteurizer (HTST), Separator, Microfiltration (MF, Ultrafiltration (UF), Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultrafiltration (UO/NF), Polisher, Ultraviolet (UV) and other associated systems.

Requirements

Basic Computer skills
Must be mechanically inclined
Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
Must be dependable and trustworthy
Must be able to work in hot and wet conditions
Must be certifiable on the membrane systems
Must be forklift certifiable
Handwriting must be clear and legible
Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed
Ability to read and write instructions in English
Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals
Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required

Responsibilities

Maintains ongoing centerline operation of all equipment as described in Job Summary
Monitor levels in associated silos
CIPS all of the membrane systems, silos and lines
COP of equipment as needed
Perform minor maintenance items (e.g. changes gaskets, seals, and cleaning items, check balls, minor equipment greasing)
Titrates chemical solutions
Maintains CIP recorder chart & book
Become Membrane Certified
Unload and deliver supplies from truck with forklift
Lockout equipment as necessary
Monitor and make adjustments from computer screen
Attend required training and take required proficiency tests
Samples product and water streams and tests samples according to SOP
Knows GPS Non-negotiables
Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
Perform other duties as assigned
Regular and timely attendance required
“Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
“Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
“Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
“The Customer's Champion” - Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
“Performance Matters” - Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.