Whey Separator Operator

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. in Clovis, New Mexico, seeks a team member responsible for operating machinery, maintaining communication between the whey and cheese plants, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate strong machine maintenance skills.

The role includes managing cream removal from whey, maintaining cleanliness, and participating in safety activities. Excellent attendance and proactive attitude are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Excellent attendance and safety record.
• Desire to grow with the company.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to present information to groups.

Responsibilities

• Keep open communication between cheese and whey plants.
• Run separators and clarifiers.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Participate in training and safety activities.

Skills

General machine maintenance knowledge

Proficient personal computer skills

Ability to solve practical problems

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FT-120

Job description

Removes cream from the whey and maintains open communication connection between whey and cheese plant. Operates Line 1 and 2 pre-draw tanks, whey clarification, separation, whey cream, HTST 1 and 2, and salt why blend tanks. Compiles records concerned with the production process, testing, and machinery maintenance by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Keep an open communication level between the cheese and whey plants (in particular the cheese and whey operators) so that each has an understanding of the overall business.
• Removes cream from the whey.
• Runs separators and clarifiers.
• Pull and test samples using the FT-120. Make adjustments as needed to stay in spec.
• Records all sample and test results to ensure that the whey and cream fat complies with cream HTST requirements.
• Maintains product loss sheets to keep an accurate recording of the product wasted.
• Responsible for timely and accurate reports of process loss turned in daily to the supervisor
• Oversees CIP for assigned machinery.
• Maintain cream HTST charts.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Attend required training and take required quizzes to be proficient in room.
• Responsible for completing all safety activities, plant meetings, near misses, and BBSs.
• Complete all job activities following set safety and operational SOP’s.
• Keep records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

Delivering on Glanbia’s Values

• Showing Respect - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
• Find a Better Way - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
• Winning Together - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
• The Customer’s Champion – Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
• Performance Matters – Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.

Additional Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General machine maintenance knowledge is required
• Ability to run, or learn to run and troubleshoot all equipment in.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.
• Desire to grow with the company.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Physical Demands

• Regularly involves talking or listening, standing and walking.
• Frequently involves sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Occasionally involves reaching with hands and arms, crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.
• Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, and judge distances and spatial relationships.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• May be exposed to loud noise levels (i.e. manufacturing equipment).
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat, and areas with possible air contamination, fumes and toxic chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel limited within the local area.

Disclaimer

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.