Control Room Operator - Night Shift

Darigold; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K contribution

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Education assistance

Community involvement

Job summary

Darigold in Boise, Idaho seeks a Control Room Operator to support safe, efficient dairy production. You will monitor milk silo operations, manage mixing and batching, and coordinate with the daily production plan while ensuring GMP and food safety compliance.

The role requires strong problem solving, communication, and the ability to train others, with emphasis on equipment performance and traceability in a 24-hour production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Receiving/Processing in a dairy facility.
• Ability to coordinate Batching and Mixing of bulk milk products.
• Familiarity with Mix Making Process and Ingredient Inventory standards.
• Understanding of SOPs and operation importance.
• Ability to organize problems and analyze process data.

Responsibilities

• Safely manage Milk Silo operations and monitoring.
• Operate separator/pasteurizer per food safety program.
• Coordinate daily production plan to meet timeline.
• Ensure proper ingredient inventory for 24-hour production.
• Train others in control room operations as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized work area per GMP.

Skills

Batching coordination

Control room operations

Communication skills

Problem solving

Documentation & reporting

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Darigold is looking for a Control Room Operator to join our Boise, Idaho team.This position is responsible for following all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined in Darigold’s Good Manufacturing Policy, in conformance with the position’s Standard Operating Procedures, and in accordance with facility training sessions and materials. The position is also required to report any concerns that may impact Food Safety or Quality to their immediate supervisor, the Plant Quality Manager or the Plant Manager.

What You Will Do

• Safe, efficient Milk Silo Management and Monitoring
• Safe, efficient operation of the separator/pasteurizer in accordance with the facility food safety program
• Safe, efficient and productive ingredient utilization
• Monitoring and maintaining Batching to Production Timeline
• Professional and effective communications with internal and external process customers
• Coordination of the production plan in alignment with the daily timeline; ensures proper planning and delivery of daily schedule
• Inspecting and monitoring the Batching process ensuring proper operation and delivery
• Manage and monitoring of numerous complex equipment units.
• Maintaining and monitoring any required ingredient inventory necessary to coordinate with 24-hour production plan
• Able to identify and solve problems in equipment and batching operations
• Develops a cross functional understanding of the Control Room Operations
• Ensures Regulatory Conformance and meets all requirements related to ingredient traceability.
• Demonstrates the ability to train others
• Maintaining organization of the work area and performing ongoing cleaning tasks in compliance with good manufacturing and warehouse practices
• Cleaning and Sanitizing the Batching area in accordance with GMP and Food Safety standards; Completion Rate of 95% or better for all assigned MSS and PMS tasking
• Assisting Maintenance members in routine maintenance and repairs in the assigned areaCollecting information and completing any required production reports accurately; maintaining any necessary paperwork in good order
• Maintaining efficiency standards set for the operating area; Contribute improvement ideas and initiatives; Work with a Waste Reduction Mentality
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What You Bring

• Ideal candidate would have experience in the Receiving/Processing side of the facility
• Must have capability to coordinate the Batching and Mixing of bulk milk product
• Must have familiarity with the Mix Making Process
• Understanding of Ingredient Inventory standards and Lot Tracking
• Understanding of operation SOPs and operation importance
• Ability to coordinate mixing operation with control room planning for contingency and variance
• Must maintain awareness and alertness to ensure expedient response to any anomalies in production
• Must be able to stand/walk for 12 hours; Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds frequently, between floor level and chest level and above shoulder height
• Ability to organize and analyze process problems; Strong Computer experience for reporting and communication
• Strong oral and written communication skills; must be able to read and follow directions
• Must be able to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes, Quality Process, and Must be able to monitor and inspect product and equipment

Nice to Haves

• Food background preferred, specifically dairy
• Experience in a variety of manufacturing areas, within consumer products preferred

Benefits Of Working At Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• Employer 401K contribution of up to 5%
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• $1.50/hours night shift differential (where applicable)
• Paid time off and paid Holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental Leave
• Education assistance
• Community giving through matching donations
• Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program
• OT Eligible

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affionative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.