**Job Description** **General Purpose:** The Separator Operator is to operate the separator process in an efficient manner in order to maximize production while maintaining product quality and employee safety. **Job Duties and Responsibilities:** + Operate the separator system according to defined processing parameters to achieve optimum processing efficiencies and to ensure the highest quality product while minimizing downtime; this includes the Skim HTST, Separator, Cream HTST, and RO + Monitor and document processes as required and perform quality control checks, making changes to the processes as necessary to maintain quality + Ensure all process documentation is completed correctly at designated intervals and entered into SAP as required + Ensure all recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations + Perform CIP as needed on all related equipment and perform manual cleaning as necessary + Assist with raw milk load-outs + Perform CIP of product tanks, processing lines, and load-out lines; perform manual cleaning as necessary + Perform general housekeeping duties and master sanitation schedule tasks as necessary + Perform limited maintenance as required + Minimize water usage and the generation of wastewater within the scope of the position + Assist in the training and development of new operators + Maintain safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility and common areas + Anticipate problems, implement solutions, and look for continuous improvement/process improvement opportunities + Safeguard and protect all company assets and proprietary information + Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives. Make decisions in a timely manner + Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments and peers + Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive + Follow all Dairy Farmers of America procedures and practices: Safety, Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) + Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements + Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment + Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity + Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) + The 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 **Requirements** **Minimum Requirements:** **_Education and Experience_** + High School Diploma or GED required + 1 year of manufacturing experience **_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_** + Able to perform basic quality testing as necessary, including but not limited to total solids%, butterfat% + Able to understand the cream HTST system to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise + Able to use and understand calculations, production rates and fluid inventories + Able to prepare and comprehend evaporator logs and master sanitation schedules + Able to perform routine machine adjustments + Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail + Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing + Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems + Knowledge of and proficient skills with computer usage + Must be able to read, write and speak English + An Equal Opportunity Employer **Pay Range** $24.35/hour