Liquid Processing Operator

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.

2d•$25 - $29

About The Position

At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality. Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do. A Typical Day The Primary responsibility of the Liquid Processing Operator is to assure product quality while operating IX/RO, primary evaporator, and RO water polisher units in production and CIP.

Requirements

English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak English
Basic computer skills
Must be able to work 12-hour variable shifts, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
Ability to lift up to 60lbs

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
SAP experience
Dairy manufacturing experience
Active/past member of departmental safety team

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor and manage ION exchange (IX) columns for calcium reduction}, evaporators, permeate and polishing R.O.’s, crystallizers, separators, including production, CIP, and associated pieces of equipment
Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete paperwork.
Follow Good Manufacturing Procedures. Understand sanitation in relation to CIP, COP, and clean up.
Maintain and monitor all Q.C. and production programs per Hilmar Cheese & Ingredient standards.
Complete and respond to all in-process testing.
Communicate, interact and work effectively with team members to help achieve department goals.
May be required to relieve operators for breaks and lunch periods or when needed
Perform master sanitation program duties as assigned
Department team participation; GMP audits, behavior sampling, safety audit, accident investigation, management presentations, follow-up on outstanding work orders, etc.
Promote and Follow Company Hygience Zoning Program
All other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor.
Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes and events, which will be held before, during, after shifts and during scheduled days off.
Help coach and train teammates and participate in on the job, buddy training.
Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. This includes communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates as well as participating in food safety and sanitation root cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
Prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety first approach at all times. This includes reporting any safety issues, observations, opportunities to your teams and follow up.