Sterile Filtration Technician — Production

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Idaho, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals Inc. Gooding Whey Plant is seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee packaging operations and ensure the delivery of top-quality products.

You will supervise equipment, samples, line readiness, FIFO, safety, and training while maintaining standard work and a clean, compliant production area. This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced dairy processing environment, with weekend/overtime availability and strict adherence to HACCP and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Computer experience needed, basic Microsoft office.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Cannot have any lifting restrictions.
• Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision.
• Must be able to work in hot and dusty conditions and go up & down stairs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate all sterile filtration processing equipment
• Collect and deliver all required samples to the laboratory
• Monitor operation of equipment and make adjustments to produce top quality products
• Fill trays and buckets with product, palletize and store in freezer
• Take inventory of product, follow FIFO and production priority for running product
• Trouble shoots equipment to improve and maintain operating efficiencies
• Assist with training people and/or other operators
• Maintain standard work and one right way in the area, help, evaluate, improve and update Standard Operating Procedures when possible
• Take readings and fill out equipment log sheets
• Helps clean the interior & exterior of the plant
• Monitor & Report all product spills, safety hazards, and equipment problems
• Take an active role in team participation i.e. HACCP, Food Safety etc
• Safe Chemical handling for performing CIP, COP, sanitation and sterilization of equipment, supplies and process
• Keep work area sanitary and uncluttered.
• Assist in keeping SF area stocked for production on a day-to-day basis.
• Assist loading and unloading freeze dryer as time permits
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-motivated

Ability to work with little supervise

Read and write English

Safety and punctuality

Ability to stand and walk entire shift

Team training support

Attention to cleanliness

Ability to operate equipment

Sample collection and testing

Quality and process improvement

Flexible with overtime/weekends

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Glanbia Nutritionals Inc. Gooding Whey Plant is seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee packaging operations and ensure the delivery of top-quality products.

You will supervise equipment, samples, line readiness, FIFO, safety, and training while maintaining standard work and a clean, compliant production area. This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced dairy processing environment, with weekend/overtime availability and strict adherence to HACCP and safety protocols.