Utility Operator

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

The Utility Operator has the responsibility for filling a variety of positions as needed. Including running the RO/UF/Nano/Pasteurizer’s, Evaporator and Dryer department in an efficient and productive manner.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Communicate with all departmental operators to efficiently manage silo space and production schedules.  Any issues should be reported to a shift lead/supervisor/manager in a timely manner.
• Pull liquid samples and use analysis for adjusting operation parameters.
• Monitor, plan and track all incoming product for upcoming production runs.
• Check all silo temperatures and solids; document this information on the RO / UF Daily production report.
• Trace product lines and track the locations of all products being transferred.
• Maintain the filtration equipment assuring that all product specifications meet specified parameters.
• Maintain proper documentation for production Runs and CIP’s.
• Monitor the filtration equipment and silo areas for leaking gaskets, airlines, pump seals and any other operation deficiencies and report immediately to maintenance/shift lead/supervisor/manager.
• Must operate all CIP3, CIP4 systems within the plant.
• Maintain clean silos, lines and documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and assist maintenance in the repair of equipment as required.
• Ability to perform all positions within the department.
• Follow all established Good Manufacturing Practices
• Review previous shift paperwork, maintain proper documentation of (bag weights, run numbers, production and CIP logs, etc) and follow the set production schedules closely.
• Monitor to ensure all incoming products are measured so that finished product meets customer specifications and quantities.
• Check that the bagger has taken all necessary samples of products.
• Make sure that the bagger has all of the necessities (bags, pallets, skid sheets, etc.) that are needed for them to complete their job sufficiently.
• Assist with bagging during the bagger’s break periods and help troubleshoot bagging issues.
• Train baggers to ensure GMP compliance
• Assure all pallets/bags of product, necessary for production, are taken out of the bag room at the end of each lot and have accurate placards placed on them.
• Check all dryer / evaporator settings / CIP / status, to assure all products are within specifications.
• Periodically check the lecithin spray patterns of the nozzles being used.
• Check fluid bed and sifter for chunks, wetness and fullness, often, throughout the shift. Alert shift lead/supervisor/manager of any potential complications / deviations from specifications.
• Check HPP after CIPs for any hard chunks that might be present and remove them.
• Able to trace product lines and track the locations of all products being transferred.
• Monitor moisture level of powder and adjust dryer accordingly.
• Maintain a clean and organized area.
• Maintain daily sanitation schedule.

 Position Requirements: 

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (dairy/wet processing preferred)
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform mathematical equations involving packaging materials required, weight calculations, percent inclusion, percent protein/fat, blend ratios, drug reconciliation, product flow rate, and conversion of liquids to solids.
• Ability to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk continually during shift.
• Possess problem-solving skills as related to operation, equipment maintenance, quality and process flow.
• Ability to climb ladders and several flights of stairs frequently during a shift.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Attendance in good standing.
• Ability to be able to learn a variety of positions quickly.

Actus Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.