P2 Operator

Leprino Foods Company, a global leader in the dairy food and ingredient industry, is seeking a dedicated P2 Operator to join our team located in Waverly, NY. Leprino Foods is the world's largest supplier of mozzarella cheese and one of the largest suppliers of premium dairy nutrition ingredients. Our customers and business partners span the globe and include many of the world's largest food companies, restaurant chains and distributors.

The P2 Operator performs a variety of duties to include: preapre start up and shut down process, monitor pump speeds, test for pH and other duties as needed.

In addition, this position plays a key role in our sanitary procedures. This includes donning full-body protective equipment (PPE) and spraying machinery and equipment with a hot sanitizer. Employees in this role must be capable of withstanding high heat and humidity.

Schedule:

• Current vacancy is for night shift from6:00pm-6:30am.
• Leprino Foods is a 24/7 operating facility and the employee must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts as necessary. Our schedules run 12 hours on a 2-2-3 rotation that allows for every other weekend off. After training is complete, new hires will be assigned a regular schedule on the next available shift.

Pay Rate:

• $27.35/hr
• $0.75 Evening Pay Differential for every evening hour worked between 6:00pm-6:00am
• $1.00 Weekend Pay Differential for every hour worked Saturday & Sunday

Responsibilities:

• Perform cut in and cut out testing for state and document on graph chart
• Monitor seals for leaks
• Perform can checks and calibrate ingredient application system daily
• Verify divert valve is functioning correctly
• Refer to make plan to determine amount of powder, whey cream, water and gluconic acid required
• Adjust set points according to plan
• Direct system based on pounds per hour, set flow rate and monitor flow meters
• Monitor pump speeds, flow rates, pressure and temperature throughout process
• Take samples and test for pH and total solids in DMC lab
• Maintain correct level in Dry Mixer Hold Tank
• Check magnets before start up and at the end of each day
• Communicate with the Cheese Foreperson and follow the Shutdown Calculation Sheet to perform change-overs
• Operate overhead hoist to remove strainers
• Perform CIP processes, making necessary manual connections
• Spray out strainers every 4 hours
• Update Master Sanitation Schedule
• Follow required Lockout / Tagout procedures
• Any additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Ability to pass a physical abilities test to assess ability to bend, reach, lift, pull, and climb stairs/ladders as required for the position.
• Must be able to work Sunday - Saturday, off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support a 24 hour/7 day operation.

Preferred skills:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity or ability to learn SAP, or similar integrated manufacturing system.
• Prior food industry experience.

Physical Demands & Environment:

• This position will be exposed to working in a wet/slippery environment with loud noise in varying degrees of temperature. Must be able to withstand high heat and humidity.
• Specific vision may be required for this position, including close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to read computer screens for extended time periods.
• Ability to pass a physical abilities test to assess ability to bend, reach, lift, pull, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Able to access confined space and work on a platform off the ground.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs regularly, pull up to 60 lbs, climb up/down stairs, and climb ladders.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $27.35 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift