PLANT VTIS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (DAIRY PASTEURIZATION) - Nights

Description Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future At HP Hood, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team, One Company Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program. Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey's Milk & Milkshakes and more. Job Summary The Plant VTIS Systems Specialist serves a critical need to provide daily technical support and guidance for the processing and fluid-intake areas of the plant. This is considered a key role in helping the Processing Department to ensure that projects are completed, problems are resolved, data is obtained and distributed, and operations are streamlined, efficient and meet the goals of the plant. Essential Duties Responsibilities: Active involvement and engagement in all Safety programs, audits, and policies. Work closely with maintenance and engineering to develop process improvements, system upgrades. Working with the VTIS systems manager, develop and maintain a formalized training program for VTIS technicians. Conduct audits on process procedures and provide options to increase productivity. Work with VTIS manager on setting reclaim setpoints and adjustments. Share oversight of the PM program, including requesting downtime, prioritizing completion, updating their intervals based on failure rates, and adding new PM's. Follow up on diverts, unplanned shutdowns, equipment failures etc. during the supported shift. Complete state-timing as necessary. Work with maintenance and engineering to troubleshoot problems to keep production running. Conduct frequent equipment walkthroughs to spot potential problems while the systems are in operation. Oversee maintenance on the systems to ensure the work is being completed accurately and efficiently. Work with the VTIS coordinators and the VTIS manager to develop and update processing SOP's. Assign cleaning and upkeep tasks for the VTIS area. Audit processing charts and records for accuracy. Create and modify reference tools utilized for troubleshooting system issues. Work with the VTIS coordinators and the VTIS manager to develop and update processing SOP's. Education and Experience: Experience in dairy, preferably ESL or fresh Grade "A" milk processing and production. Experience with Microsoft suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, access, outlook etc. Experience with problem resolution and root cause analysis. Experience with preventative maintenance schedules and management. Experience with Tetra Pak UHT processing equipment. Skills and Competencies: Good organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills. An understanding of basic automation processes such as I/P transducers and PID control loops. Familiarity with valves, pumps, motors, RTD's, and sensors. An understanding of the PMO and its requirements in dairy processing. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift / carry 50lbs. Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment. Must be able to work in hot / cold environments and on concrete floors. Must wear required hearing and eye protection. Must be able to handle prolonged periods of standing. HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor" Qualifications Behaviors Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help Experience 2 years: Dairy processing, preferably ESL or fresh Grade A milk production. (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)