Whey Plant Vacation Relief

Saputo•Tulare, CA

4d•$31 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? SUMMARY: The Vacation Relief person must cover Whey Operator, Milk Receiver, Secondary Starter Maker, and the position of Whey Product Lead Hand. In addition to performing all tasks listed below, the operator must be able to perform SAP transactions in all positions listed below. Always adheres to all USDA, GMP and safety regulations. Whey Product Lead Hand will have the leadership ability to supervise the production process and its operators. The production process is defined as milk receiving, product load out, whey department (including sanitation), and secondary starter. This individual must have a good attitude, ability to lead and coach other people, and have the technical ability to oversee the functions of the areas listed above. This is a working lead hand’s position with a reporting relationship to the shift supervisor and the production manager. This person must always adhere to all USDA, GMP, and safety regulations. Milk receiving is responsible for receiving all fluid dairy products and loading out all fluid dairy products while ensuring proper weights, tests, and samples are taken and paperwork completed accurately and timely. Whey operation is responsible for taking raw whey from the cheese department clarifying, separating out the fat, pasteurizing, using ultra filtration to concentrate the protein, using reverse osmosis and Nano filtration to concentrate the sugar (lactose) and minerals. Milk Receiving is responsible for receiving all fluid daily products and loading out all fluid dairy products. A receiver must ensure proper weights, tests, and samples are taken from every tanker shipped or received. Always adheres to all USDA, GMP, and safety regulations. Secondary Starter is responsible for taking the raw whey from the vats, separate out the fat, pasteurizing, using ultra filtration to concentrate the protein, using reverse osmosis to concentrate the sugar (lactose) and minerals, and using Nano filtration to re-concentrate the minerals from the water. Always adheres to all USDA, GMP and safety regulations.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
Must be able to work in physical environment as described in “Work Environment” section below.
Values that align with the Saputo culture.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Good communication skills.
Good math and statistical skills.
Computer skills helpful
Good mechanical skills and aptitude
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Being able to resolve issues/problems that involve numerous variables in demanding situations.
Must be able to stoop, kneel, and squat for several minutes at a time
Must be able to stand on feet for at least a two hour consecutive time period
Must be able to lift up to eighty (80) pounds
Must be able to enter into confined spaces
Ability to reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear
Employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Work in a safe manner
Work well with other employees
Follow and understand all of the “Standard Operation Procedures.”
Must be able to run all equipment efficiently
Responsible for maintaining a clear, orderly, and neat work area
Responsible for maintaining neat and accurate paperwork
Respect physical demands of job listed in “Physical Demands” section below.
Attendance at work is an essential job duty. Job requires regular attendance and work to be performed at the Tulare-Levin plant site.
All other assigned duties
All whey personnel are responsible for food safety including, but not limited to practicing GMP’s, and appropriate food defense techniques.