Robot Operator

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals Inc. at the Gooding Whey Plant seeks a Production Team Leader to oversee robot packaging operations and ensure safe, efficient production. You will operate Robot, Forklift and Tote Hoist systems, verify bag weights, maintain logs, and train new operators while upholding HACCP and food safety standards.

This hourly role emphasizes reliability, hands-on problem solving, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Cannot have any lifting restrictions.
• Must be certifiable on a forklift.
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime.
• Ability to read and write instructions in English.
• Excellent record in safety, attendance and punctuality.
• Must be dependable and trustworthy.
• Self-motivated with little supervision.
• Able to operate (or learn) necessary equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift and climb stairs.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals usage.
• Weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Operate Robot, Forklift and Tote Hoist efficiently.
• Monitor equipment and adjust to produce top quality products.
• Check bag seals and ensure correct pallet stacking.
• Ensure correct weight of bags and totes.
• Wrap and rack powder for warehouse storage using a forklift.
• Pull cake check bags for lab analysis.
• Record number of animal feed bags filled.
• Re-run failed bags after passing metal detector.
• Clean robot area, warehouse and assigned areas.
• Restock bag room with supplies.
• Trouble shoot equipment to improve efficiency.
• Assist training of new operators.
• Update SOPs where possible.
• Check dates, run numbers and bag numbers.
• Assist packaging room with changeovers.
• Take readings and fill equipment logs.
• Monitor and report spills and safety hazards.
• Participate in HACCP and Food Safety practices.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Forklift certification

Safety awareness

English literacy

Dependable

Punctuality

No lifting restrictions

Weekend availability

Equipment operation

Training open to learn

Food safety awareness

Stair climbing

Computer basics

Tools

Robot packaging equipment

Forklift operation

Tote Hoist

Log sheets

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

Responsible for the robot packaging equipment and handling the end product accordingly by using the forklift and tote hoist.

Essential Functions

• Efficiently operate Robot, Forklift, and Tote Hoist
• Monitor operation of equipment and make appropriate adjustments to produce top quality products
• Checks bag seals bags, and makes sure that the powder bags are stacked on pallets correctly
• Ensures correct weight of bags and totes
• Makes sure that stacked powder is wrapped in cellophane, tagged, and placed in the correct rack in warehouse using a forklift
• Pulls cake check bags for laboratory analysis
• Records number of animal feed bags filled
• Helps re-run failed bags that have been through the metal detector
• Cleans robot area and warehouse and assigned areas
• Restocks bag room with supplies (bags, pallets, cardboard, etc)
• Trouble shoots equipment to improve and maintain operating efficiencies
• Assist with training new operators
• Reads through Standard Operating Procedures and help update them when possible
• Checks dates, run numbers, and bag numbers,
• Assist packaging room operator with changeovers
• Take readings and fill out equipment log sheets
• Monitor & Report all product spills, safety hazards, and equipment problems
• Take an active role in team participation i.e. HACCP, Food Safety etc.
• 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
• Cannot have any lifting restrictions
• Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
• Must be dependable and trustworthy
• Must be able to work in hot and dusty conditions and go up & down stairs
• Must be accurate in taking samples & performing tests
• Must be certifiable on a forklift
• 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.