Whey Packaging Tech Operator

Tillamook County Creamery Association; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tillamook County Creamery Association is hiring a Whey Packaging Tech Operator to ensure the production of high-quality whey products. The role involves operating whey bagging equipment, monitoring lines, collecting product samples for performance analysis, and maintaining a clean, safe production area.

You will follow GMP, HACCP, and safety rules, working as part of a team to troubleshoot issues and keep detailed records up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging equipment and following GMP/HACCP rules.
• Ability to collect product samples for analysis.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation standards.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain packaging equipment and related systems.
• Collect samples of product for performance analysis.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP and safety rules are followed.
• Clean and sanitize systems according to Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Perform routine maintenance on packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve processing issues during operation.

Skills

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

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.