What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator -Overnight Weekends position at Sterling Technology?
The Production Operator is responsible for running and operating equipment used in the throughput and refinement of colostrum and colostrum-based products using company guidelines and standards along with customer specifications. The incumbent monitors and manipulates various production equipment while adhering to production schedules and ensures a steady flow of product is maintained at all times. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment is a primary responsibility for the Production Operator.
Essential Functions
1. Monitors and adjusts equipment and settings to ensure the production of colostrum is running efficiently and within specifications.
2. Takes steps to ensure product loss/waste is at a minimum.
3. Maintains a clean working environment at all times.
4. Heats and regulates temperature of product using HTST and ensures that product production is completed within time and quality standards. Once HTST processing is complete, clean equipment using SOP guidelines as assigned.
5. Completes curding colostrum in a cheese vat as assigned. This process includes monitoring temperatures and processing time within established standards/guidelines, and adding rennet to complete the curding process.
6. Runs and monitor filtration equipment to finish product based on customer specifications.
7. Completes/monitors pasteurization of product in processing tank within time and temperature specifications.
8. Lifts, moves, and pours 44-55 lb. bags of dry powders into liquid product during processing.
9. Transfers product into finishing vessel for drying and packaging.
10. Completes established clean-in-place (CIP) processes to ensure tanks and vessels are properly cleaned after processing.
11. Operates forklift to transport product within the plant.
12. Promotes and complies with all safety standards of Sterling Technology to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
13. Performs other duties as assigned and when needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brookings, SD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: One location