Whey Packaging Tech Operator

Tillamook County Creamery Association; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tillamook County Creamery Association in Oregon seeks a Whey Packaging Tech Operator to ensure product quality and proper operation of whey bagging equipment. You will monitor lines, collect samples, and uphold GMP, HACCP, and safety standards while maintaining clean, sanitary systems.

You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot processing problems, and keep accurate records to support production quality and efficiency in a fast-paced dairy environment.

Qualifications

• Must comply with GMP, HACCP and safety rules.
• Able to collect product samples for performance analysis.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to sanitation schedules.
• Operate and troubleshoot bagging and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain storage bins, transfer lines, hoppers, bulk bagging equipment, metal detection, ink jets, palletizer and stretch wrap.
• Collect samples of product for performance analysis.
• Follow Master Sanitation Schedule and clean/sanitize systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on the bagging system and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

GMP

HACCP

Safety rules

Record keeping

Troubleshooting

Tools

Powder bagging equipment

Metal detection equipment

Ink jet printers

Palletizer

Stretch wrapping equipment

Job description

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we're not stopping there. We're loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We're looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

What you will do:

The Whey Packaging Tech Operator will be responsible for ensuring that the steps for producing a product that meets TCCA's high standard of quality are taken and notifying the shift supervisor when issues arise that would jeopardize that quality. The WheyPackaging Tech is responsible for the understanding and operation of the whey bagging equipment.

Here's a day in the life:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain powder storage bins, powder transfer lines and hoppers, bulk bagging equipment, metal detection equipment, ink jets, palletizer and stretch wrapping equipment.
• Collect samples of prod uct for performance analysis.
• Must comply with GMP, HACCP, Safety rules and other company operating requirements.
• Clean and sanitize systems while following Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Perform routine maintenance on the bagging system.
• Troubleshoot and solve any processing problems during operation.
• Ensure all records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain the bagging areas in a safe, sanitary, and efficient working order.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain powder storage bins, powder transfer lines and hoppers, bulk bagging equipment, metal detection equipment, ink jets, palletizer and stretch wrapping equipment.
• Collect samples of product for performance analysis.
• Must comply with GMP, HACCP, Safety rules and other company operating requirements.
• Clean and sanitize systems while following Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Perform routine maintenance on the bagging system.
• Troubleshoot and solve any processing problems during operation.