Dairy Equipment Operator II - Nights

1st Major Area of Responsibility – Equipment Operations

(Key Duties)

• Under limited supervision, operate multiple types of dairy equipment machines used for cheese and/or whey manufacturing processes, to produce product according to company specifications, quality and safety objectives.
• Inspect, calibrate, adjust, and troubleshoot the production equipment, and perform preventive/general maintenance as needed to ensure optimal performance. Communicate to Cheesemakers and/or Process Specialists any issues and adjustments that may be needed.

2nd Major Area of Responsibility– Production & Sanitation

(Key Duties)

• Closely monitor the product and equipment to ensure processes are moving through the processing stages correctly so overall production is flowing efficiently.
• Perform required sampling and testing and record data appropriately.
• Must thoroughly understand processes and independently anticipate and make decisions that affect product quality.
• Make recommendations to improve processes and equipment operations.
• Be a resource and train new Associates on equipment and procedures.
• Maintain a clean working area by performing general sanitation of the equipment to keep the work area free of pathogens and chemical contamination.
• Tear down and assembly of equipment for sanitizing as needed.

3rd Major Area of Responsibility – Regulatory Compliance

(Key Duties)

• Complete all required documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting as required by law and/or regulatory agencies, (i.e. DNR, DOL, EEOC, FDA, IMS, OSHA, SQF, USDA, WDA, etc.).
• Follow all SAFETY (food & workplace) policies and procedures.

4th Area of Responsibility – All other duties and responsibilities as requested or required

(Key Duties)

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Follow government standards and regulations.
• Provide back-up relief as needed.