**Job Description** **General Purpose:** Perform as a member of the Operations Team. Work hourly functions and cross-train in various positions that include the raw milk receiving, evaporator department, and dryer department. Input items into the SAP system. Live the Mission/Vision/Core Values of Dairy Farmers of America. **Job Duties and Responsibilities:** Raw Milk Receiving Department + Unload tankers + Control heat treatment and milk separation area. CIP and production + Control blending and preparation of Lactose totes for production + Ensure tankers unloaded safely and properly while achieving minimum established targets + CIP tankers and silos + Properly CIP silos and tankers maintaining time management of silos and all associated documentation + Load out cream. Load out cream while achieving all quality and customer requirements + Complete master sanitation + Complete all master sanitation and maintain a clean and professional environment + Control loss + Actively seek causes and solutions to limit product losses + Inspect raw materials Evaporator Department + Produce a quality product + Ensure all product produced is within accepted specifications + Start, run, and shut down the evaporator + Operate the evaporator and all associated equipment while producing minimal out of specification product + Run all required quality checks. Complete all required logs + CIP the evaporator and all associated equipment + CIP all equipment associated with evaporator performance + Perform all chemical tests + Complete and store all required documents + Achieve all production goals + Achieve all production goals (KPI's). Report and document all reasons targets are not met Dryer Department + Maintain a clean and sanitary environment + Perform all master sanitation + Maintain general housekeeping of the dryer area + Perform tasks required to start, run, and shut down the dryer + Perform hook-ups for the dryer and all associated equipment + Run all required quality checks + Complete all required logs + Perform duties in a timely and thorough manner allowing the operator to CIP the dryer in minimal time + Perform all chemical tests + Complete and store all required documents + Achieve all production goals (KPI's). Report and document all reasons targets are not met Packaging Department + Produce a quality product + Ensure all product produced is within accepted specifications + Start, run, and shut down the packaging equipment + Operate the packaging and all associated equipment while producing minimal out of specification product + Run all required quality checks + Complete all required logs + Maintain the packaging equipment and all associated equipment + Maintain all equipment associated with packaging performance + Complete and store all required documents. + Achieve all production goals (KPI's). Report and document all reasons targets are not met + Inspect raw materials General for all Departments + Follow and promote all plant and regulatory policies and procedures + Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement to include Lean, Kaizen, 5S and Leader Standard Work + Attend required training, including but not limited to, GMP's, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc. + Maintain safe work habits, wear personal protective equipment, obey safety rules, and overall contribute to a safe work environment + 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. + Comply with all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all plant documentation and regulatory policies and procedures **Requirements** **Minimum Requirements:** **_Education and Experience_** + High School Diploma/GED + Prior manufacturing experience preferred + Certification and/or License -- + Nevada Department of Public Health Milk Sampler Certification + Certified Industry Analyst certification for PMO Appendix-N testing of Drug Residue in Milk + SQF Practitioner Certification **_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_** + Able to learn and apply to plant environment + Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing + Able to perform basic PC skills + Must be able to read, write and speak English + Must be able to lift 55 lbs consistently EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran **Pay Range** $19.00 - $23.00/hour