Vacation Relief Operator

Summary Of Functions

Able and available to perform all production and warehouse positions in the absence of the operator who normally performs the job. This includes Evaporator/Dryer, Packaging, Receiving, Churn Operator, Butter Packaging and Warehouse positions.

Responsibilities

• Evaporator/Dryer
  • Operate cream processing, evaporators and dryer in a safe, sanitary manner.
  • Operations include cream pasteurizing, condensing and drying of product, cleaning of cream pasteurizer, evaporator, dryer and related equipment, and documenting accurate recordings of test results while in operation.
  • Cleaning of the cream pasteurizer, evaporator and dryer includes hand cleaning parts, clean-in-place operations, and dry cleaning on a daily basis.
  • Know proper established start up and shut down procedures.
  • Maintain proper moisture and quality of product being produced.
  • Monitor moisture, fat and scorched particles at least once per hour and enter in log sheet while operating.
  • Check inside of dryer for powder build up and react accordingly to findings. (Inform supervisor of any problems during CIP of unit)
  • Inspect tailings.
  • Inspect sifter screen, magnet and report to supervisor any concerns.
  • Properly clean evaporator and dryer.
  • Properly clean condensed storage silos, cream storage silos, balance tanks, lines, valves and pumps.
  • Test CIP solution strengths and log on CIP log.
  • Service pumps and valves as needed and/or per preventative maintenance.
  • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Receiving Operator
  • Receive incoming milk, and other products as needed.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
  • Perform raw product load out as needed and any other duties assigned by management.
  • Receive all incoming products that meet legal and company standards.
  • CIP of Tankers, Silos, and line circuits.
  • Take proper samples of incoming products for bacteria, butterfat, SNF, and inhibitory substances.
  • Take proper samples to monitor CIP system for chemical strengths.
  • Monitor testing equipment.
  • Replace supplies as needed.
  • Ensure that the load out of all raw products is within specification prior to load out.
  • Service pumps and valves as needed and/or per preventative maintenance schedule.
  • Perform load out in an efficient and sanitary manner.
  • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Packaging Operator
  • Maintains proper packaging of dry product in 25kg bags and totes via filling, lifting, and stacking onto pallets.
  • Packaging Operators are responsible for the proper filling, lifting and stacking of 25kg bags (55.115 lbs.) and accounting of Inventory produced.
  • Observing machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
  • Labeling and changing sample bags on auto sampler.
  • Making sure the production line is running smoothly and watching for problems such as pileups, jams, or glue that isn’t sticking properly.
  • Inspecting and removing defective products and packaging material.
  • Changing and sealing unacceptable bags of powder produced during the shift.
  • Responsible for the general cleanliness of the packaging room and its equipment.
  • The packaging room must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
  • Knowledge and understanding of filling equipment and maintaining a pace consistent with the packing line.
  • Reporting immediately to supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
  • Aiding in the training of new personnel.
  • Following all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
  • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by management.
• Churn Operator
  • Churn Operators are responsible for the proper mixing and blending of the butter that is produced.
  • Maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness while performing tasks.
  • Observe churn operations to ensure quality and conformity of mixing and blending of products to meet standards.
  • Mix or blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
  • Weigh and measure materials, ingredients or products to ensure conformance to requirements.
  • Collect samples of products for laboratory testing.
  • Keep accurate and legible records.
  • Monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
  • Inspect and analyze butter samples and make process adjustments.
  • Responsible for the general cleanliness of the butter room and its equipment.
  • The butter room must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
  • Knowledge and understanding of churn equipment and maintaining a pace consistent with butter operations.
  • Reporting immediately to supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
  • Aiding in the training of new personnel.
  • Following all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
  • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by management.
• Butter Packaging Operator
  • Butter Packaging Operators are responsible for the proper packaging of the butter and accounting of inventory produced.
  • Observing machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
  • Maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness while performing tasks.
  • Making sure the production line is running smoothly and watching for problems such as pileups, jams, tape, or glue that isn’t sticking properly.
  • Inspecting and removing defective products and packaging material.
  • Changing and sealing unacceptable packages of butter produced during the shift.
  • Responsible for the general cleanliness of the butter packaging room and its equipment.
  • The butter packaging room must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
  • Knowledge and understanding of butter packaging equipment and maintaining a pace consistent with the packing line.
  • Reporting immediately to supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
  • Aiding in the training of new personnel.
  • Following all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
  • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by management.
• Warehouse Operator
  • Responsible for the load out and receiving of all products and supplies for the dry operation.
  • Maintains chemical supplies at an acceptable level.
  • Maintain proper rotation of the products, inventory of supplies, and of assigned items.
  • See that all powder orders are properly shipped, and all necessary paperwork is properly filled out.
  • Assure that the warehouse stays clean and orderly at all times and that white borders stay clean.
  • All supplies and inventory items remain 18” from the walls.
  • Conduct monthly and yearly inventories.
  • Confirm product quality with Quality Assurance Department prior to shipping.
  • Inspects all trucks prior to loading; they must be clean and free of any foreign debris.
  • Do not load any damaged product.
  • Maintain current chemical supplies for all plant operations.
  • Keep chemical storage area neat, clean, and orderly at all times.
  • All Area Duties
  • Aid in the training of new personnel.
  • Report immediately to foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Facility must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
  • Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
  • Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.

Education And/Or Experience

• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.