Production Operator

COLOSTRUM PRODUCTION OPERATOR 2
Job Description - November 2024

Supervisor's Title: Production Team Leader
Department: Colostrum
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt-(hourly)

At APS BioGroup, a division of Glanbia Nutritional's Inc, our portfolio centers on dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver bioactive ingredient solutions for the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, as well as functional nutrition markets. We are the number one Colostrum based nutritional ingredients globally and our protein systems have just begun to majorly transform the bioactive nutrition market. Glanbia itself has 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
Colostrum Production Operator 2 is responsible for operating either the dryers or equipment in the wet processing area after having been signed off on either training packet and demonstrating mastery in the applicable procedures. This position is also responsible for continuing to train, be signed off, and demonstrate mastery in the topics covered in the remaining training packet.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Operating all equipment in either the Wet Processing or Drying areas in accordance with SOP.
• Ensures samples are pulled and sent to the lab to maintain the customer desired quality of our product.
• Maintain a clean safe work environment.
• Dumping and cleaning buckets of frozen colostrum.
• Packaging powder in the dryer rooms.
• Cleaning the outside of tanks, equipment and performing CIPs (clean-in-place).
• Responsible for the regular cleaning of the dryer, sifter, and other equipment to help eliminate the possibility of product contamination.
• Training to operate specific pieces of equipment and, once signed off, operating them independently.
• Handling cleaning chemicals in accordance with the SDS and always using proper PPE.
• Understand and fill out master batch records correctly and completely.
• Follow and execute good document practices.
• Adhere to all GMP's and SOP's.
• Follow all safety guidelines.
• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• Frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
• Cross-training and working in other departments as needed.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Aps BioGroups non-negotiables.
• 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:

o "Showing Respect" - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
o "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.
o "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.
o "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.
o "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.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as batch records, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• 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.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.


TYPICAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Physical Demands
• Regularly involves talking or listening, standing and walking, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Frequently involves sitting, and reaching with hands and arms
• Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/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, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• May be exposed to loud 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.

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.