Whey Relief Operator

Job Summary

Provides direct support for the two spray dryers for production and CIP.  Provides break coverage for any position within the whey plant and occasionally directs production activities.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for reviewing equipment status and recording findings and occurrences.
• Responsible for direct support of dryer operator in product change overs and installation of nozzles on both spray dryers as needed.
• Help and maintain cleanliness of both dryer rooms alongside the dryer operator.
• Help and maintain environmental daily tasks with the dryer operators.
• Operates dryer to manufacture product to required specifications and communicate issues to Team Leader.
• Test product for required specifications and make adjustments as needed.
• Ensures smooth production run through checking flow splits and jumper placement, making pre-set adjustments when needed, maintaining log sheets and by verifying proper operation and temperature settings, installing nozzles, making pre-set adjustments when needed, following sequential start-up steps, and completing log sheets.
• Responsible for taking special samples for lab analysis.  Will be required to carry out routine product analysis and record results on quality system.
• Responsible for knowledge of every position in the whey plant.
• Cover for employee that is on break.
• Responsible for the ability to run any computer system needed to operate production or CIP in any given area.
• Ensures that samples are run and if needed determine best action to bring product into specification.  Will notify supervisor if the product is not within required specifications.
• Maintains product loss sheets to keep an accurate recording of the product being wasted.
• Responsible for timely and accurate reports of process loss and inventory records turned in daily to the supervisor.
• Assist in communication between operators and management staff.
• Facilitates training of new team members and tracks current team member skill achievement.
• Ensures safe operating practices and helps in reporting and analyzing work related injuries.
• Oversees CIP for assigned machinery and ensures that GMPs are followed.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Attend required training and take required quizzes to be proficient in room.
• Responsible for completing all safety activities, plant meetings, near misses, and BBSs.
• Complete all job activities following set safety and operational SOPs.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
• Keeps record in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws. 
• Performs CIP on all equipment as required.

• 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. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

Delivering on Glanbia’s Values:

• “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
• “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
• “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members.  Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
• “The Customer’s Champion” – Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines.  Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
• “Performance Matters” – Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role.  Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.

Additional Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; or related experience.
• Forklift and scissor lift certification and general maintenance knowledge is required.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.
• Ability to run, or learn to run and troubleshoot all equipment in.
• Desire to grow with the company.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Typical Physical Activity

Physical Demands

• Regularly involves, talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing and walking.
• Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, and/or kneeling.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves moderate physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
• Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, and judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs continuously throughout the work period.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• May be exposed to moderate noise levels (i.e. manufacturing equipment).
• May be exposed to humidity , intense heat, and areas with possible air contamination, 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.
• Operates in an extremely hot environment.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel limited within the local area.

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 really 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.