Day Shift - Separator Operator

General Purpose:

The Separator Operator is to operate the separator process in an efficient manner in order to maximize production while maintaining product quality and employee safety.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate the separator system according to defined processing parameters to achieve optimum processing efficiencies and to ensure the highest quality product while minimizing downtime; this includes the Skim HTST, Separator, Cream HTST, and RO
• Monitor and document processes as required and perform quality control checks, making changes to the processes as necessary to maintain quality
• Ensure all process documentation is completed correctly at designated intervals and entered into SAP as required
• Ensure all recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations
• Perform CIP as needed on all related equipment and perform manual cleaning as necessary
• Assist with raw milk load-outs
• Perform CIP of product tanks, processing lines, and load-out lines; perform manual cleaning as necessary
• Perform general housekeeping duties and master sanitation schedule tasks as necessary
• Perform limited maintenance as required
• Minimize water usage and the generation of wastewater within the scope of the position
• Assist in the training and development of new operators

• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility and common areas
• Anticipate problems, implement solutions, and look for continuous improvement/process improvement opportunities
• Safeguard and protect all company assets and proprietary information
• Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives. Make decisions in a timely manner
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments and peers

• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all Dairy Farmers of America procedures and practices: Safety, Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment

• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

• Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required
• Other duties may be assigned as required

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 year of manufacturing experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to perform basic quality testing as necessary, including but not limited to total solids%, butterfat%
• Able to understand the cream HTST system to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Able to use and understand calculations, production rates and fluid inventories
• Able to prepare and comprehend evaporator logs and master sanitation schedules
• Able to perform routine machine adjustments
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Knowledge of and proficient skills with computer usage
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• An Equal Opportunity Employer