Processing Associate

Danone North America; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Danone North America is hiring a Processing Associate for our Dallas, TX facility. You will join the Processing department to mix products to specifications, follow formulas, and ensure uniform quality while preparing materials to meet production demands.

You will operate blending equipment, monitor temperatures and levels, and perform sanitation tasks with CIP/SIP systems. The role includes material handling, lifting up to 55 lbs, and basic quality checks across the line.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating a stand-up forklift is required.
• Ability to communicate with Blender Batcher Operators from previous shifts.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Blender Batcher Operators of previous shifts before resuming procedures.
• Procure daily ingredient usage from warehouse using stand-up forklift.
• Operate mix room equipment and monitor product levels via computer.
• Lift up to 55 lbs repeatedly during a 12 hour shift and drive a sit-down forklift.
• Check blend for solids using CEM machine to ensure accuracy.
• Able to operate CIP/SIP processing equipment and handle HTST/UHT processes.
• Conduct pH, caustic and acid tests and document results.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment and assist with cleaning tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic communication

Tools

CIP/SIP equipment

Job description

Processing Associate

Job Locations: US-TX-Dallas

Short Intro and About the Job

At Danone, we are manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Processing Associate to work in our Processing department for our Beverage Business based in Dallas, TX.

This position is to ensure optimum quality products by mixing products to specifications, following formulas and procedures, to guarantee uniformity. Establish the required quantities and availability of materials needed to meet demands. Responsible for the normal operation of the blending equipment which includes monitoring of temperatures, levels of product, using CIP system for sanitation and informing management of any issues or problems. This position is responsible for replenishment of all Silk ingredients.

About You

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Communicate with Blender Batcher Operators of previous shifts, regarding current activities in progress before resuming the missing procedures.
• Procures daily ingredient usage from warehouse at beginning of workday using standup forklift, at lease (1) one year of experience required.
• Efficiently operates all mix room equipment as needed and monitor product levels (to avoid overflow) via computer.
• Continuous lifting of ingredients, (weighing up to 55lbs) for loading into blenders, or tanks.
• Monitor product levels (to avoid overflow) via computer.
• Hand pump flavor liquids from 50 gallon drum to mix in batch tank.
• Check blend for right solids on CEM machine to make sure the levels are accurate.
• Able so CIP/SIP processing equipment.
• HTST, UHT experience preferred.
• Conduct PH, Caustic and Acid tests for properly cleaning of tanks then document results.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment (scrub down pipes, breddo and the room).
• CIP Reclaim tanks and wash outside of tank if needed.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs or more repetitively during a 12 hour shift and must be able to drive a sit down forklift.

About Us, We offer and What's next

Danone North America offers a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.