Lactose Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary This position is responsible for the processing of condensed whey into lactose while meeting customer expectations and supporting the achievement of the company’s vision, mission and values.

Essential Functions

• Operate all liquid and dry product equipment in the lactose area according to SOPs.
• Monitor and sample the lactose process at specified control points and correct any deviations from defined analytical set points.
• Troubleshoot and correct any process upsets. Perform regular CIP on all associated lines, tanks and equipment.
•  Perform general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Complete and maintain appropriate paperwork and documentation to ensure accurate record keeping.
•  Maintain good communications with supervisors to ensure a safe, continuous product flow and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Actively participate in extraneous prevention and solids recovery.
• Safely handle, prepare and use chemicals while wearing proper PPE.
• Assist in training of new or untrained lactose room employees.
• Operate and monitor assigned food safety preventative controls including verification activities, equipment operation, records requirements and corrective action database.
• Attend and/or complete required safety and quality training sessions by the assigned deadlines.
• Comply with all company safety rules to achieve no injuries and no lost time accidents.
• Understand and adhere to all GMPs and food safety policies and procedures and perform all work in a manner that ensures the highest standard of food safety and quality.

Competencies

1. Teamwork Oriented

2. Problem Solving/Analysis

3. Communication Proficiency

4. Initiative

5. Detail Oriented

Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment This job operates in a food production environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to chemicals, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands Functional job description to be updated for this position after the completion of VQ Next in 2019.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and days of work are on an alternating, repeating schedule. Hours are from 5:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. on a 5-2-2-5 repeating schedule. This position will work alternating weekends.

Travel No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education, Experience & Certifications High school diploma or GED is required for this position. Maintain forklift certification.

Preferred Education, Experience & Certifications Desire two or more years in a manufacturing facility. More specifically, experience with food grade products is preferred. Proficiency in basic computer skills. Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications Minimum age requirement is 18.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities, duties or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities, duties and tasks may change at any time with or without notice.