Isolate Reactor Operator

Starting rate $27.90 with two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00 increase.

Schedule

5:45 AM - 6 PM, with double time pay on Sunday.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
• PTO starting Day 1
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discounts
• Uniform Program + Shoe Allowance

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and control processes in the production of high-quality/high-value whey products, applying learned knowledge of processes and production methods.
• Complete CIP (Clean-In-Place) of equipment; troubleshoot machinery as needed.
• Complete all documentation accurately and timely.
• Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), and HACCP programs.
• Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings; review information by phone, in writing, or in person.
• Accurately identify information by categorizing, estimating, and recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and/or events.
• Perform operator-level maintenance as needed.
• Train new or other employees.
• Understand and adhere to all Quality Assurance policies; immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.
• Learn and execute advanced startup and shutdown procedures of equipment.
• Effectively operate state-of-the-art equipment involved with the isolation of protein products.
• Regulate production factors such as solids, temperature, pH; make adjustments to meet all set points.
• Take frequent readings; accurately log up to 50 variables per hour.
• Clean and sanitize all areas of the Protein Department, including walls, floors, and equipment, according to a Master Sanitation schedule.
• Understand and troubleshoot product flows.
• May involve the operation of a Critical Control Point as determined by the plant HACCP/Food Safety Plans.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

Safety Protocol

• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to scope out the length and difficulty of tasks and projects, set objectives and goals, break down work into process steps, develop schedules and assignments, anticipate and adjust for problems or roadblocks, measure performance against goals, and evaluate results.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and required documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.