RELIEF OPERATOR - Select Milk Producers : Job Details

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation's largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select CustomSolutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 1,000 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.We strive to go above and beyond what's expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it's in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what's right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard.Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:Able and available to perform all positions including the dryer and in the absence of the operator who normally performs the job. This includes Dryer and Processing positions. Operate spray dryer in a safe, sanitary manner. Operations include drying of product, cleaning of dryer and related equipment, and documenting accurate test results while in operation. Cleaning of the dryer includes manual cleaning parts, clean-in-place operations, Master Sanitation, and dry cleaning daily.Receiving and storage of raw products, operate Milk Separator, HTST and Membrane Filtration system in a safe, sanitary manner.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively start up, shut down, and CIP of dryer and associated equipment.
• Package finished product into sanitary totes and prepare for warehouse storage.
• Maintain proper running conditions to meet specifications to produce a quality product.
• Monitor moisture, fat and scorched particles at a minimum of once per hour and record results on log sheets while operating.
• Visually inspect inside of the dryer for powder build up and react accordingly to findings. (Inform supervisor of any problems during CIP of equipment)
• Inspect dryer sifter tailings.
• Inspect sifter screen, magnet and report to supervisor any concerns.
• Properly clean exterior of dryer and associated equipment.
• Perform CIP solution strengths and log on CIP log.
• Service pumps and valves as needed and/or per preventative maintenance.
• Aid in the training of new personnel.
• Report immediately to the foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Facility must remain audit ready, always.
• Follow all company policies and procedures regarding safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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.

Education and/or Experience:

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Sampler's Certificate from the State and become an Industry Analyst as defined by the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO). Must possess or be able to acquire an Industrial Truck Operator License.