Production Operator- Day Shift

General Purpose:Perform as a member of the Operations Team. Work hourly functions and cross-train in various positions that include the raw milk receiving, evaporator department, and dryer department. Input items into the SAP system. Live the Mission/Vision/Core Values of Dairy Farmers of America. Job Duties and Responsibilities:Raw Milk Receiving DepartmentUnload tankersControl heat treatment and milk separation area. CIP and productionControl blending and preparation of Lactose totes for productionEnsure tankers unloaded safely and properly while achieving minimum established targetsCIP tankers and silosProperly CIP silos and tankers maintaining time management of silos and all associated documentationLoad out cream. Load out cream while achieving all quality and customer requirementsComplete master sanitationComplete all master sanitation and maintain a clean and professional environmentControl lossActively seek causes and solutions to limit product lossesInspect raw materials Evaporator DepartmentProduce a quality productEnsure all product produced is within accepted specificationsStart, run, and shut down the evaporatorOperate the evaporator and all associated equipment while producing minimal out of specification productRun all required quality checks. Complete all required logsCIP the evaporator and all associated equipmentCIP all equipment associated with evaporator performancePerform all chemical testsComplete and store all required documentsAchieve all production goalsAchieve all production goals (KPI's). Report and document all reasons targets are not met Dryer DepartmentMaintain a clean and sanitary environmentPerform all master sanitationMaintain general housekeeping of the dryer areaPerform tasks required to start, run, and shut down the dryerPerform hook-ups for the dryer and all associated equipmentRun all required quality checksComplete all required logsPerform duties in a timely and thorough manner allowing the operator to CIP the dryer in minimal timePerform all chemical testsComplete and store all required documentsAchieve all production goals (KPI's). Report and document all reasons targets are not met Packaging DepartmentProduce a quality productEnsure all product produced is within accepted specificationsStart, run, and shut down the packaging equipmentOperate the packaging and all associated equipment while producing minimal out of specification productRun all required quality checksComplete all required logsMaintain the packaging equipment and all associated equipmentMaintain all equipment associated with packaging performanceComplete and store all required documents.Achieve all production goals (KPI's). Report and document all reasons targets are not metInspect raw materials General for all DepartmentsFollow and promote all plant and regulatory policies and proceduresProactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement to include Lean, Kaizen, 5S and Leader Standard WorkAttend required training, including but not limited to, GMP's, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.Maintain safe work habits, wear personal protective equipment, obey safety rules, and overall contribute to a safe work environmentThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.Comply with all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all plant documentation and regulatory policies and procedures