Whey Packaging Tech Operator

Tillamook County Creamery Association; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tillamook County Creamery Association is seeking a Whey Packaging Tech Operator to ensure product quality on the whey packaging line. You will operate and monitor equipment, collect samples, and uphold GMP, HACCP, and sanitation practices while documenting all records.

Candidates should be comfortable troubleshooting line issues and performing routine maintenance to keep the bagging system running efficiently. Join a team focused on quality in dairy production.

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging lines in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of GMP/HACCP guidelines and safety rules.
• Ability to monitor, sample, and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain whey packaging equipment and related line components.
• Collect product samples for performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, safety rules, and sanitation schedules.
• Document records accurately and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Troubleshoot processing issues and perform routine maintenance on the bagging system.

Skills

Equipment operation

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

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.