Short Intro and About the Job

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Processing Associate based in Dallas Texas manufacturing plant. 

The base compensation range for this position is $24.85 and will be eligible to receive the applicable shift differential pay at $1 per hour. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

About You

• Communicate with Blender Batcher Operators of previous shifts, regarding current activities in progress before resuming the missing procedures.
• Procures daily ingredient usage from warehouse at beginning of workday using standup forklift, at lease (1) one year of experience required.
• Efficiently operates all mix room equipment as needed and monitor product levels (to avoid overflow) via computer.
• Continuous lifting of ingredients, (weighing up to 55lbs) for loading into blenders, or tanks.
• Monitor product levels (to avoid overflow) via computer.
• Hand pump flavor liquids from 50-gallon drum to mix in batch tank.
• Check blend for right solids on CEM machine to make sure the levels are accurate.
• Able so CIP/SIP processing equipment
• HTST, UHT experience preferred.
• Conduct PH, Caustic and Acid tests for properly cleaning of tanks then document results.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment (scrub down pipes, breddo the room)
• CIP Reclaim tanks and wash outside of tank if needed.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. or more repetitively during a 12-hour shift and must be able to drive a sit-down forklift.

About Us, We offer and What's next

• High School diploma or GED REQUIRED
• Twelve (12) to twenty-four months (24) related experience required and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required for this position. 

• Procures daily ingredient usage from warehouse at beginning of workday using standup forklift.
• Follow batching instruction and procedures to efficiently operates all mix room equipment as needed and monitor product levels (to avoid overflow or shortages) via computer.
• Hand adds flavor liquids of various sizes to mixer.
• Check blend for correct standards on CEM/FT120 or other testing equipment to ensure product specifications are met.

And/ Or

• Certified milk receiver – State Green Card
• Responsible for receiving in and loading out tankers of milk, cream and all other bulk tanker material.
• Conduct and document all analytical tests of bulk unload materials.
• Responsible for milk separation
• Communicate with internal and external teams related to dairy schedules.
• Responsible for the operation of sterilizers, decanters, infusers, valve clusters, tanks, transfer lines, end of lines and product que
• Complete AM activities as needed (cleaning parts, assisting with other operational repairs)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have basic knowledge of computers.
• Must have knowledge of CIP and cleaning processes and procedures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and be able to effectively handle multiple tasks (simultaneously) in a dynamic and challenging environment
• A keen attention to detail is essential
• Must possess the ability to organize and control processes and programs
• Must have effective interpersonal skills and be team oriented
• Available and willing to be contacted by phone in the event of an emergency and be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, late shift and overtime.