Protein Plant Operator - 12-Hour Shifts & Overtime

Hilmar; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company in Dalhart, TX is seeking a Protein Plant Operator to assure product quality while operating RO, evaporator, and water polishing units, and CIP processes. You will maintain documentation, follow GMPs, and participate in sanitation and safety programs.

The role requires 12-hour shifts, ability to lift 60lbs, and proficiency in English with basic computer skills. SAP experience and dairy manufacturing familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• English proficiency to understand, read, write and speak English.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate evaporator, permeate and polishing RO units, including production, CIP, and associated equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete paperwork.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Procedures. Understand sanitation in relation to CIP, COP, and clean up.
• Maintain and monitor all Q.C. and production programs per Hilmar Cheese & Ingredient standards.
• Complete and respond to all in-process testing.
• Communicate, interact and work effectively with team members to help achieve department goals.
• May be required to relieve operators for breaks and lunch periods or when needed
• Perform master sanitation program duties as assigned
• Department team participation; GMP audits, behavior sampling, safety audit, accident investigation, management presentations, follow-up on outstanding work orders, etc.
• Promote and Follow Company Hygiene Zoning Program
• All other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor.
• Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes and events, which will be held before, during, after shifts and during scheduled days off.
• 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. This includes communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates as well as participating in food safety and sanitation root cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
• Prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety first approach at all times. This includes reporting any safety issues, observations, opportunities to your teams and follow up.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

12-hour shifts

Lift 60 lbs

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Hilmar Cheese Company in Dalhart, TX is seeking a Protein Plant Operator to assure product quality while operating RO, evaporator, and water polishing units, and CIP processes. You will maintain documentation, follow GMPs, and participate in sanitation and safety programs.

The role requires 12-hour shifts, ability to lift 60lbs, and proficiency in English with basic computer skills. SAP experience and dairy manufacturing familiarity are a plus.