UF Operator
At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through
wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese
Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-
the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-
quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The
Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and
food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses to protein
supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and
beverage brands in for than fifty countries, helping bring their vision into
reality.
Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed
to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all
that we do.
A Typical Day
The Milk UF Operator is responsible for operating the Ultra-Filtration systems,
Separators and Pasteurizers to meet production goals. Collect samples of raw
milk and raw milk ingredients to test and record compositions.
Job Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate production hours based on daily production
demands and goals.
CIP/COP related process equipment as required by PMO and internal
policies.
Troubleshoot equipment and processes.
Operate HMI process controls.
Understand milk quality and safety.
Perform quality control checks and record results.
Satisfy specified cleaning and documentation as it is contained in the
Master Sanitation Schedule.
Effectively communicate.
Change out membranes on Ultra-Filtration Systems.
Active participation and ownership in your training and development
program and associated activities, classes and events, which will be
held before, during, after shifts and during scheduled days off.
Help coach and train teammates and participate in on the job, buddy
training.
Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and
executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Hold self and others accountable to HCC’s food safety & sanitation
guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident,
observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
Participate in food safety and sanitation root cause analysis and
improvement activities when required.
Prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety first
approach at all times.
Report any safety issues, observations, opportunities to your teams and
follow up.
Participate in departmental safety teams
Promote Company Culture.
Achieve common business goals through cooperative alignment with all
departments.
What You Will Need
English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak
English
High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts
(day/swing/graveyard)
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
What Will Put You Ahead
1 year SAP experience
2 years of dairy manufacturing experience
State issued Pasteurizers License
State issued Sampler and Weighers License
State Certified Beta-Lactam Industry Analysts or Certified Industry
Supervisor
Experience with operating filtration systems
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee will be required to:
Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands
and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or
hear.
Stand and walk almost the entire workday.
Employees must be physically capable of working in any of the job tasks
within their respective area.
Required to work at heights and in fairly small areas.
Pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling,
handling and grasping, twisting/turning, repetitive bending.
How to Apply: https://jobs.hilmarcheese.com/