Refiner Operator

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. at the Gooding Whey Plant seeks a Production Team Leader to supervise refiner processing equipment and ensure efficient production. You will collect samples for the lab, monitor operations, and adjust settings to produce top-quality products.

The role requires following SOPs, maintaining CIP processes, logging readings, and upholding safety and food safety standards. Weekend and overtime work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined and dependable.
• Must read/write English instructions.
• Able to work weekends and overtime as required.
• Able to stand and walk entire shift.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate refiner processing equipment efficiently.
• Collect and deliver samples to the laboratory.
• Monitor equipment and adjust to maintain top product quality.
• Troubleshoot to improve operating efficiency.
• Operate and maintain CIP systems.
• Read and follow SOPs; help update them.
• Take readings and log equipment data.
• Report spills, hazards, and equipment issues.

Skills

Computer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Dependability

English literacy

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Stand/walk for long shifts

Sampling & testing

Tools

Refiner equipment operation

UF/calcium refiner tools

CIP systems

Job description

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Supervisor’s Title: Production Team Leader

Department: Production

Location: Gooding Whey Plant

Exempt Status: Hourly

At Glanbia Dairy Nutrition, our portfolio centers on dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.

Job Summary

Manage the efficient use of the refiner processing equipment.

Essential Functions

• Efficiently operate refiner processing equipment
• Collect and deliver all required samples to the laboratory
• Monitor operation of equipment and make appropriate adjustments to produce top quality products
• Trouble shoots equipment to improve and maintain operating efficiencies
• Operate and maintain CIP systems
• Safely handle, measure, mix, and dispose of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals used in the Clean-In-Place (CIP) process in accordance with established procedures, safety data sheets (SDS), and company safety policies.
• Keep work area clean and uncluttered
• Read through and followStandard Operating Procedures and help update them when possible
• Take readings and fill out equipment log sheets
• Monitor & Report all product spills, safety hazards, and equipment problems
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Regular and timely attendance required

Qualifications

• Computer experience helpful
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Must be dependable and trustworthy
• Must be able to work in hot and dusty conditions and go up & down stairs
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) all refiner/calcium UF equipment
• Must be accurate in taking samples & performing tests
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
• Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed
• Ability to read and write instructions in English
• Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required

Typical Physical Activity

Physical Demands

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee and the work environment characteristics are those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently (51-75%) stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally (25-50%) lift and/or move 26 to 60 lbs.
• Rarely (1-25%) sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Typical Environmental Conditions

May be exposed to ____85+_____ noise levels in which hearing protection will be needed.

Glanbia Values

Delivering on Glanbia’s Values:

• “Respect for People” - We care for our people, partners, and communities. We foster an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive and reach their full potential.
• “Find a Better Way” -We relentlessly pursue continuous improvement and seek better solutions to positively impact our business and the environment. We aspire to work smarter with a creative mindset.
• “Win Together” - We believe in diversity and our collective team strengths make us stronger than our individual contributions. We collaborate and build meaningful relationships because together we are more.
• “Passion for our Customers & Consumers” - We strive to surpass expectations and promote better nutrition and healthier lifestyles through our innovative, high-quality food and nutritional solutions and our authentic and unique brands.
• “Performance Matters” - We are committed to delivering performance and shareholder value through our drive for growth, entrepreneurial mindset and dedication to safety, excellence, quality and teamwork.
• “Sense of Fun” - We strike a balance of working hard and being competitive with having some fun along the way. We recognize and celebrate our successes.

Disclaimer

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company offers you an excellent opportunity to do interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.