What are the responsibilities and job description for the Whey Packaging position at Lactalis LHD?
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From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Whey Packaging based in Tulare.
Reporting to Whey Supervisor(s), Whey Packaging’s primary responsibility is to cover all aspects of the whey packaging process.
From your EXPERTISE to ours:
The required skills below are not limited to the following:
Must be able to demonstrate flexibility to work in all aspects of the whey packaging process in a productive manner, following the applicable safety and quality procedures including but not limited to, operating filling and palletizing equipment, operating forklift and storing product in correct locations, sampling powder, monitoring overpack and equipment efficiency/reliability, daily and master sanitation of work area.
Provide coverage so team members can attend meetings, cross-train, work on projects, etc.
Strong ability to learn multiple jobs.
Assist with period cleaning, downtime, TPM, and other production needs, including emergency situations.
Follow all Safety procedures and guidelines.
Communicate and passdown business information.
Follow ILC process to complete training requirements.
Complete failure analysis, including root cause and corrective action.
Actively identify and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with equipment troubleshooting and support maintenance when needed.
Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standards as outlined in the plant’s QRMP accountability document, including the implementation, improvement, and ongoing maintenance.
Adhere to all requirements and process changes related to our Daily Management Systems implementation.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:Requirements
From your STORY to ours:
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Must work in a safe, sanitary and productive manner in accordance with LHD GMP’s.
Specialized training or licenses relevant to the job.
Good business participation (i.e., Level 1, safety, process improvement)
Performed similar positions in the past.
Certifications and specific knowledge
Ability to obtain a Pasteurizer’s License is required.
Hours: Follows Team Schedule, 12-hour shifts rotating
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