Dairy Processing Operator - 2nd shift

LALA U.S., Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 326,000 - 3,593,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire bonus

Job summary

LALA U.S., Inc is seeking a production operator for 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) in Omaha, NE. Weekend/overtime may be required. The role offers a starting pay of $23.47 per hour, increasing after six months to $26.08 per hour, plus a $1.25/hour shift differential.

A $3,000 new hire bonus is available to eligible applicants. Candidates must pass pre-employment drug and background checks and lift up to 60 lbs. Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or preparation.
• Regular and prompt attendance on scheduled hours.
• Ability to pass post-offer drug and background check.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up, inspect and verify equipment for start-ups, run time, changeovers and shutdowns.
• Operate lines and equipment using product specs, SOPs and SAP; troubleshoot processing issues.
• Prepare mix, transfer bulk dairy products, manage CIP/COP sanitation and line sanitation tasks.
• Ensure sanitation, clean-in-place processes and proper sanitation schedules are followed.
• Support continuous process improvements and partner with team to meet company goals.
• Report issues to prevent food safety/quality problems.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Job description

Position Summary

Through acquired business expertise, safely produce a superior product while successfully contributing to the achievement of line/team and company goals.

• $3,000 New Hire Bonus ***

Position Summary

Through acquired business expertise, safely produce a superior product while successfully contributing to the achievement of line/team and company goals.

2nd Shift hours are 3:00 PM=11:30 PM Weekend and overtime work will be required based on production and operational needs.

Days of Week Scheduled (Monday through Saturday) May be subject to change based on operations and business necessity.

Starting pay $23.47 per hour. After six months, pay increase to $26.08 per hour.

$1.25/hour shift differential between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely set up, inspect and verify equipment for all start ups, run time, changeovers and shutdowns. Perform all procedures in CIP, Panel Board, Batching and Culture Tank duties in accordance with established standards. Conduct and verify equipment adjustments. Evaluate issues and using business expertise, develop solutions and implement action plans.
• Use established product specification and standard operating procedures to set up and operate lines, tanks, equipment, prepare mix, and conduct quality inspections during specified stages of processing including the use of established forms and SAP business software. Troubleshoot and correct processing issues.
• Duties to include washing and set up of lines and tanks for CIP, transferring bulk dairy products (raw milk, condense skim and cream), receiving bulk chemicals, making yogurt mix and pasteurizing the mix, ensuring that production lines are supplied with product.
• Verify work areas are set up to begin sanitation process; schedule and initiate clean in place (CIP) process. Direct and perform equipment sanitation and clean out of place (COP) duties in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Consistently work to achieve goals that align with the company strategies. Demonstrate business expertise, build positive business partnerships and assist in developing continued process improvement plans.
• Shall be responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience in food manufacturing or preparation.
• This position requires regular and prompt attendance during the working hours scheduled by the Department Manager.
• Must be able to pass post offer Drug and Background check
• Must lift up to 60 lbs.

LALA Branded Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status