Refiner Operator

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals Inc. at the Gooding Whey Plant seeks a Production Refiner Operator to help ensure efficient processing and product quality.

You will operate refiner equipment, collect lab samples, log readings, and adjust parameters to maintain top quality dairy ingredients while following SOPs and safety standards. Weekend/overtime availability is required.

The role offers a hands-on environment where reliability, safety and teamwork are valued as part of a responsive production team.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and reliability required.
• Able to operate and learn refinery equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow SOPs.
• Must be able to stand for long shifts.
• Ability to work in hot and dusty conditions.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate refiner processing equipment.
• Collect and deliver samples to the laboratory.
• Monitor operation of equipment and adjust to maintain quality.
• Troubleshoot equipment to improve efficiency.
• Read and follow Standard Operating Procedures and update them when possible.
• Take readings and maintain equipment logs.
• Monitor and report product spills and safety hazards.
• Comply with safety and food safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Dependable and trustworthy

Read and write English

Overtime availability

Basic computer experience

Job description

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Supervisor’s Title: Production Team Leader

Department: Production

Location: Gooding Whey Plant

Exempt Status: Hourly

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., 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
• 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

Glanbia Values

Delivering on Glanbia’s Values:

• “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
• “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
• “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
• “The Customer’s Champion” - Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
• “Performance Matters” - Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.

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%) use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally (25-50%) walk, lift and/or move 26 to 60 lbs.
• Rarely (1-25%) stand, 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.

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.