RO/UF Operator

RO/UF Operator

Pay: $26.93 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: Day Shift; 4:45PM to 5:15 AM.

OT and Weekends based on business needs.

Role Focus: Monitor overall cheese making process to maintain high quality and productivity standards.

Proficient in all phases (process and CIP of equipment), including, but not limited to the job duties listed below.
Maintain a safe work environment and meet all established quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


* Initiate startup, shutdown, CIP and operation of UF system, milk pasteurizer, concentrate plate, and cream pasteurizer.


* Perform readings, maintain logs and perform testing as needed.


* Monitor milk pasteurizer and concentrate plate


* Monitor Process Scan standardization.


* Monitor and break fermenters.


* Sanitation of fermenters and fermenter room.


* Assist in completion of Master Sanitation Schedule items & other cleaning as needed.


* Perform light equipment / building maintenance as required.


* Provide break relief for other associates as needed (i.e.

Turba, Pan, AM Barrels)


* Effective liaison for management / associate communication, procedures and GMP's.


* Ensure good communication between different process technicians and shifts.


* Complete Catalyst transactions as necessary.


* Fully participate in & support the following programs: Safety, LQMS, BRC, LPS and LMS.


* Follow all sanitation and quality SOP's to ensure all equipment is clean and ready for production.


* LEAN Manufacturing - Contribute to a continuous improvement environment by participating in activities to include line side problem solving.


* Participate in 5S program to contribute to a safe and organized work environment.


* Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all department paperwork


* Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP guidelines and LQMS requirements


* Actively contribute to a behavioral based safety culture by completing a minimum of one behavioral observation (BOS) per month.


* Demonstrate working knowledge of machine operations and overall production process


* Other duties as assigned by Shift Lead or Production Manager

Key Responsibilities:


* Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others


* Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly


* Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment


* Ensures all quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed during production process


* Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area


* Collaborates and follows the instructions of Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments

Preferred Education:


* High School diploma equivalent or higher

Required Experience and Skills:


* Must be 18 years or older


* 1 year or more of work experience in any industry


* Basic com...