RO/UF Operator

Pay: $26.93 per hour

Hiring Bonus: $1500 - $250 paid after 30 days of employment. $500 paid after 6 months of employment. $750 paid after 12 months of employment.

Shift & Working Hours: Day Shift; 4:45AM to 5:15 PM OT and Weekends based on business needs.

Role Focus:

The associate will be responsible for all phases and operation of (Polisher process and CIP) RO/UF, CM RO/ AM RO/UF, Niro Evaporator. RO Operator – Whey Department. Secondary Job: Intake Operator Land O’Lakes, Inc.

In this role, you will be a key member of our Land O’Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, performing front-line production processes that add value and quality to the inputs and creation of final high-quality products. You will gain skills and experience of taking raw materials to produce our final products for customers. This will include operating machinery and equipment, packaging the final product. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness.   We believe there’s power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people’s lives.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for properly setting up RO’s, UF and Niro units for operation. Check all pumps, valves, pipelines, hoses, and connections for proper hook-up.
• Responsible for setup, start up, teardown, shut down, CIP/COP and troubleshooting of RO’s, UF, Polisher and Niro units.
• Proper operation of RO’s and UF units so that proper temperatures, flows, pressures, PDB's and solids are maintained.
• Responsible for proper chlorination and cleanup of units and associated pipelines and pumps and floors as required.
• Monitor and document fluxes and conductivities and perform all testing and sampling required
• Responsible for keeping outside of equipment clean and area clean and orderly.
• Operation of heat treatment plates (heating and cooling) to assure satisfactory product to Proliant.
• Maintain proper, legible and accurate records of operation during shift, including Process Control Charts.
• Operation of RO’s and proper blending of lactose.
• Be familiar and capable of doing CIP of any system in the RO/UF and Niro room.
• Initiate setup, shutdown, teardown, CIP/COP and troubleshoot equipment.
• Perform all sampling and testing as required.
• Maintain and assist in completion of Master Sanitation schedule items and and follow all sanitation and quality SOP’s to ensure all equipment is clean and ready for production.
• Insure good communication between different process technicians and shifts.
• Enter data from RO’s /UF/NIRO into computer database for daily reports.
• Participate in the plant safety program, including timely completion of safety training. Reporting of injuries and working proactively to prevent injuries
• Participate in 5S program to contribute to a safe and organized work environment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP guidelines and LQMS requirements
• Other duties as assigned by Shift Lead or Production Manager

Preferred Education:

• High School diploma equivalent or higher

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Prior high speed, high tech manufacturing experience

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to contribute in a team work environment
• Ability to utilize computers & software programs proficiently and perform basic math equations
• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure product flow to next work station
• Ability to perform problem solving skills, apply creative thinking, use resources, make effective decisions and adapt to learn new skills and adapt to change as the organization continues to improve processes
• Ability to effectively plan and organize and draw conclusions based on analysis of data from multiple sources
• Ability to contribute to a safe and organized work environment
• Maintain prompt and regular job attendance
• Ability to read and write effectively in English

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present
• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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