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WPI Operator
Glanbia Foods
Gooding, ID, United States
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At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers around dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.
Job Summary
Operates Pasteurizer (HTST), Separator, Microfitration (MF, Ultrafiltration (UF), Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultrafiltration (UO/NF), Polisher, Ultraviolet (UV) and other associated systems.
Essential Functions
• Maintains ongoing centerline operation of all equipment as described in Job Summary
• Monitor levels in associated silos
• CIPS all of the membrane systems, silos and lines
• COP of equipment as needed
• Perform minor maintenance items (e.g. changes gaskets, seals, and cleaning items, check balls, minor equipment greasing)
• Titrates chemical solutions
Maintains CIP recorder chart & book
• Become Membrane Certified
• Unload and deliver supplies from truck with forklift
• Lockout equipment as necessary
• Monitor and make adjustments from computer screen
• Attend required training and take required proficiency tests
• Samples product and water streams and tests samples according to SOP
• Knows GPS Non-negotiables
• Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Functions
• Regular and timely attendance required
Qualifications
• Basic Computer skills
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
• Must be dependable and trustworthy
• Must be able to work in hot and wet conditions
• Must be certifiable on the membrane systems
• Must be forklift certifiable
• Handwriting must be clear and legible
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
• Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed
• Ability to read and write instructions in English
• Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required
Typical Physical Activity
Physical Demands
• Regularly involves talking or listening, standing and walking, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Frequently involves sitting, and reaching with hands and arms
• Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.
• Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Typical Environmental Conditions
• May be exposed to loud noise levels (i.e. manufacturing equipment).
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat, and fumes and toxic chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.
Travel Requirements
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.
This is an accurate description of the essential functions of my position.
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.