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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 including Disabled/Veterans

**Pay Range** $24.35/hour