Whey RO Operator
Supervisor’s Title: Whey Team Lead
Department: Whey Production
Exempt Status: Hourly
MWC is a state of the art cheese and whey production facility in St. Johns, MI. MWC is a joint venture between Glanbia Nutritionals, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers Inc. (Select).
Job Summary
Operates membrane plants, bulk chemical, slops transfer, permeate transfer, and water.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the smooth production of whey permeate and water during the reverse osmosis, COP, and CIP processes.
Ensures the smooth flow of production by verifying motor and pump operation, correct product flow to the silo, correct operation of ratio control valve, run-time specifications, and completion of production log sheets
Ensures hourly readings and samples are taken and recorded to maintain proper pH levels, solids, color, chlorine, and temperature ranges according to specifications. Notifies the supervisor if any readings are out of the specified acceptable ranges.
Performs weekly membrane testing through locating leaking vessels and isolating them, replacing membranes and o-rings as needed, and recording any changes made. Works with maintenance on testing.
Ensures that the product is correctly coded.
Communicates effectively with Proliant to ensure smooth product transfer
Performs CIP by ensuring the machine is shut-down properly, changing flow board jumpers to CIP settings, performing machine change over to CIP on the computer, completing the CIP log, performing chemical testing, and verifying completion and effectiveness.
Responsible for timely and accurate reports of process loss turned in daily to the supervisor for recording of the product wasted.
Performs routine maintenance on the necessary equipment.
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.
Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing processes and local and state laws.
Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses, and upholds the culture of MWC 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 (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
Forklift and scissor lift certification.
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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
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 multiple 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.
Typical Physical Activity Physical Demands
Regularly involves, talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.
Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing, and walking.
Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, and/or kneeling. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials. Involves moderate physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature. Should be able to judge distances and spatial relationships.
Typical Environmental Conditions
May be exposed to loud noise levels (i.e., manufacturing equipment).
May work near mechanical moving parts and in cold temperatures.
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.
Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company offers you an excellent opportunity to do really interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.