Dairy Tower Operator: Process & Safety Champion

Hilmar; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Tower Operator to run and maintain Cheese towers and related equipment at our Texas facility. The role emphasizes safety, food safety, and proper sanitation while performing routine operations and product transitions.

The position requires English proficiency, basic computer skills, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and overtime. You must be able to lift up to 60lbs and have a High School diploma or GED.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• To ensure the correct operation and follow all Procedures of the Typical Day assigned equipment.
• Ability to identify flows from HCV’s to packaging including completing Product Transitions.
• Troubleshoot and communicate any Plant issues with related equipment and/or Process.
• Understand and maintain operation and sanitation of all Typical Day equipment including CIP/COP, OA maintenance and CIP inspections.
• All In Process Sampling as assigned.
• 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 training and development activities.
• Help coach and train teammates and participate in on the job training.
• Prioritize food safety and sanitation; report safety incidents and participate in root cause analysis.
• Maintain a safety-first approach and report safety issues to leadership.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

12-hour shifts

Lift up to 60lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Tower Operator to run and maintain Cheese towers and related equipment at our Texas facility. The role emphasizes safety, food safety, and proper sanitation while performing routine operations and product transitions.

The position requires English proficiency, basic computer skills, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and overtime. You must be able to lift up to 60lbs and have a High School diploma or GED.