Belt Operator

Belt Operator

Job Description – March 2020

Supervisor’s Title:           Production Team Leader

Department:                     Production

Location:                           Twin Falls Plant

Exempt Status:Hourly

At Glanbia Dairy Nutrition, our portfolio centers on dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.

Job Summary

Performs necessary tasks to make the CheddarMaster machines produce a product that meets quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Monitor CheddarMaster machines
• Test acid and pH on cheese
• Monitor salt addition in CheddarMaster
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
• Safely handle, measure, mix, and dispose of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals used in the Clean-In-Place (CIP) process in accordance with established procedures, safety data sheets (SDS), and company safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Regular and timely attendance required

Qualifications

Computer experience helpfulMust be dependable and trustworthyMust be accurate in taking samples and performing testsGet along and work well with peopleCannot have any lifting restrictionsAbility to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if neededAbility to read and write instructions in EnglishKnowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicalsMust be able to work weekends, and overtime as required

Typical Physical Activity

Physical Demands

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee and the work environment characteristics are those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently (51-75%) stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally (25-50%) lift and/or move 26 to 60 lbs.
• Rarely (1-25%) sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision,  ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Typical Environmental Conditions

May be exposed to ___85+______ noise levels in which hearing protection will be needed.

May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals.

May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.

Glanbia Values

Delivering on Glanbia’s Values:

• “Respect for People” - We care for our people, partners, and communities. We foster an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive and reach their full potential.
• “Find a Better Way” -We relentlessly pursue continuous improvement and seek better solutions to positively impact our business and the environment. We aspire to work smarter with a creative mindset.
• “Win Together” - We believe in diversity and our collective team strengths make us stronger than our individual contributions. We collaborate and build meaningful relationships because together we are more.
• “Passion for our Customers & Consumers” - We strive to surpass expectations and promote better nutrition and healthier lifestyles through our innovative, high-quality food and nutritional solutions and our authentic and unique brands.
• “Performance Matters” - We are committed to delivering performance and shareholder value through our drive for growth, entrepreneurial mindset and dedication to safety, excellence, quality and teamwork.
• “Sense of Fun” - We strike a balance of working hard and being competitive with having some fun along the way. We recognize and celebrate our successes.

Disclaimer

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company offers you an excellent opportunity to do interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.