Separator Operator

Idaho Milk Products; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Idaho Milk Products is hiring a Separator Operator for the Main Plant in Jerome, ID. The role requires operating, cleaning, and maintaining the separator and related equipment, while documenting processes to GMP standards.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, with night shifts on a 12-hour schedule and opportunities to mentor other operators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dairy/food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in process equipment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, clean, and maintain the separator to ensure product quality.
• Complete pre-operational checks and monitor equipment performance.
• Record production logs, sanitation logs, and SOP adherence.
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to mentor team members.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations and contribute to safe operations.
• Assist with process improvements and SOP updates as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Subject to change according to business needs.

Department

Production

Location

Main Plant

Jerome

Idaho

Reports To

Production Supervisor

Employment Status

Full time

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Shifts

Night Shift

# of openings

1

SCHEDULE

• 12 hour night shift from 6:00pm-6:30am.
• Subject to change according to business needs.

BENEFITS:

• We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Separator Operator plays an essential role within our dynamic production team. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of all production lines and equipment, along with strong problem-solving abilities to enhance system efficiencies. The operator is responsible for the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of the separator to ensure optimal performance and consistent product quality. This role also involves collaborating with the Production Supervisor to mentor and train team members, while maintaining excellent verbal and written communication skills. The Separator Operator ensures timely, accurate, and complete documentation to uphold Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation standards, and performance metrics. Together, we foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions, Duties And Performance Responsibilities

• Completes pre-operational checks on all equipment before starting a process.
• Checks components of raw materials and finished product in accordance with published SOP's.
• Reviews department and system performances daily. Offers ideas and suggestions on how to improve the quality of the product or process.
• Follows published SSOP's for equipment and processes.
• Collects all samples in accordance with SOP's.
• Completes all work instructions, production log sheets, and sanitation log sheets accurately and in a timely manner.
• Operates equipment in accordance with SOP's. Make corrections based system out-puts and operational data.
• Monitors and documents chemical additions and consumption compared to standards. Informs supervisor of any issues or concerns.
• Verifies CIP systems performance.Arrives for work on time and ready to help operate the business successfully.
• Starts, operates, and cleans process and equipment in accordance to the production plan.
• Offers ideas and suggestions on "How to Improve" the process and System SOP's, SSOP's and Sanitation Program.
• Complies with all OSHA and plant published safety regulations.
• Submits ideas and suggestions on how to improve safety.Communicates safety issues and concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Participates as a member of the team and treating other in like manner.
• Supports greater employee involvement and actively participates in operating the shift.
• Utilizes shift pass-down meetings and plant meetings to communicate your ideas and suggestion for improving plant operations.
• Learns new concepts, accepts and embraces change.
• Prepares for your employee review.
• Completes other projects as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Production plant environment experience a plus.
• Prior experience in a dairy or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Industrial production operator experience a plus.

Skills:

• Must be team oriented.
• Be able to support others while achieving goals.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of food safety standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Excessive ascending and/or descending of ladders and stairs using feet and legs and/or hands and arms on a rare occasion. Body agility is emphasized.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for short distances on a regular basis.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist on a regular basis.
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees occasionally.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Lifting: Able to lift up to 15lbs on a regular basis and up to 75lbs occasionally.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Includes activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Subject to up to at least 92db's.
• Subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees.

Equipment Operated:

• Separators/HTST, Bagging and Bulk bagging equipment, Palletizer, Scales, CIP Systems, Miscellaneous Manufacturing Equipment, Forklift, hand tools, and lifts.
• Personal Computer, Copy Machine, Fax Machine, Calculator, Analytical Equipment, Phone, etc.