Dairy Separator & Clarifier Operator — 12-Hour Shifts

Hilmar; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is seeking a Separator and Clarifier Operator to join our dairy production team.

Primary responsibilities include running and maintaining clarifiers and fines equipment, and completing documentation following procedures for a typical day. You will identify flows from cheese vats to packaging, troubleshoot equipment, operate CIP and related systems, perform in-process sampling, and uphold food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• English skills proficient to understand, read, write and speak English
• Must work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs

Responsibilities

• To insure the correct operation and follow all Procedures of the typical day assigned equipment.
• Identify flows from Cheese Vats to packaging including whey routing from SCM into Clarifier Room
• Troubleshoot and communicate any plant issues with related equipment and/or process
• Understand and maintain the operation and Sanitation of all Typical Day equipment including: CIP (Clean In Place) systems, COP (clean out of place systems)
• All In Process Sampling as assigned
• To notify/communicate with management/maintenance any problems with equipment or processes that could affect Safety, Food Safety or quality.
• Learn and operate computer related processes and controls.
• Responsible for proper product safe handling and reforming procedures
• Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes and events
• Help coach and train teammates and participate in on the job, buddy training.
• Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety first approach at all times.

Skills

English proficiency

Shift work

Basic computer skills

Heavy lifting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is seeking a Separator and Clarifier Operator to join our dairy production team.

Primary responsibilities include running and maintaining clarifiers and fines equipment, and completing documentation following procedures for a typical day. You will identify flows from cheese vats to packaging, troubleshoot equipment, operate CIP and related systems, perform in-process sampling, and uphold food safety and sanitation standards.