Dairy Processing Operator - 3rd Shift

LALA U.S., Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Bonus

Shift differential

Overtime as required

Job summary

LALA Branded Products is hiring for a 3rd shift production role in Omaha, NE. The position involves safely setting up and operating lines and tanks to produce yogurt and dairy products, with strict adherence to CIP/COP, SOPs, and SAP software.

Strong attention to safety and quality is required. Starting pay is $24.78 per hour with a raise to $27.53 after six months, plus a $1.25/hour shift differential for evening/night hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or preparation.
• Regular attendance during scheduled hours.
• Must pass post-offer drug and background checks.
• Must lift up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, inspect and verify equipment for start-ups, run time, changeovers and shutdowns.
• Operate lines, tanks and equipment; prepare mix and conduct quality inspections per SOPs; troubleshoot processing issues.
• Wash and set up lines and tanks for CIP; transfer bulk dairy products; receive bulk chemicals; prepare yogurt mix and pasteurize.
• Schedule sanitation; perform CIP/COP per SOPs; ensure sanitation standards are met.
• Support company goals; build partnerships and contribute to process improvements.
• Report and take action to prevent food safety and quality problems.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Lifting up to 60 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

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.?

New Hire Bonus

• $3,000 New Hire Bonus ***

Shift Details

3rd Shift hours are 11:30 PM - 7:00 AM 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.

Pay

Starting pay $24.78 per hour. After six months, pay increase to $27.53per 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

Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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