What are the responsibilities and job description for the RO Operator Night Shift position at Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC (CDFSW)?
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 Custom Solutions, 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:
Operate Cream Processing, Skim HTST and RO System in a safe, sanitary manner. Operations include cream and skim pasteurizing, and condensing of product, cleaning of cream and skim pasteurizer’s, RO System and related equipment, and documenting accurate recordings of test results while in operation. Cleaning of the cream and skim pasteurizers, separator 3, and RO System includes hand cleaning parts, clean-in-place operations, and Master Sanitation, on a daily basis.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Know proper established start up and shut down procedures.
- Maintain proper quality of product being produced.
- Monitor solids and fats at least once per hour and enter in log sheet while operating.
- Properly document on recording charts and track hourly checks on CCP log sheets.
- Properly clean all pasteurizers, separator 3, and RO related equipment.
- Properly clean condensed storage silos, cream storage silos, raw storage silos, balance tanks, lines, valves and pumps.
- Test 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 foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area. Facility must remain USDA inspection ready, at all times.
- Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Works with Critical Control Points (CCP) for Cream HTST’s and Skim HTST.
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 acquire an Industrial Truck Operator License.
