Job description
At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
SUMMARY:
Secondary Starter is responsible for the CIP of all equipment in the whey department, pasteurized silo rooms, secondary make room and equipment. The operator is responsible for properly homogenizing and mixing the WPC, and for the secondary media. You must always adhere to all USDA, GMP, and safety regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Work in a safe manner.
- Work well with other employees.
- Follow and understand all the “Whey Standard Operating Procedures.”
- Pasteurizer’s license or experience.
- Pasteurize milk and milk products according to the law.
- Keep accurate records. Complete GI’s and GR’s, as well as create batches in SAP.
- Stay within all target specifications, such as total solids, pH, and batch volumes.
- Ensure proper washing of silos, lines, separators, clarifiers, HTST units, UF systems, RO systems, WRS system and homogenizer.
- Ensure proper mixing of secondary media.
- Must be able to trouble shoot equipment problems.
- CIP all equipment in the whey department, pasteurized silo room, secondary make room, and primary starter. Properly homogenize 60% WPC, mixing WPC, and secondary media.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area.
- Respect Physical Demands of job listed in “Physical Demands” section below.
- Attendance at work is an essential job duty. Job requires regular attendance and work to be performed at that Tulare-Levin plant site.
- All other assigned duties
QUALIFICATIONS:
Values that align with the Saputo culture. Efficiency through Simplicity, Family Environment, Ownership and Commitment, Hands-On Approach, Passion.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
All whey personnel are responsible for food safety including, but not limited to practicing GMP’s, and appropriate food defense techniques.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of filtration systems
- Good math and statistical skills
- Computer skills
- Good mechanical skills and aptitude
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Being able to resolve issues/problems that involve numerous variables in demanding situations.
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.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, and squat for several minutes at a time
- Must be able to stand on feet for at least a two hour consecutive time period
- Must be able to lift up to eighty (80) pounds
- Must be able to enter into confined spaces
- Ability to reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear
- Employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts
- Environment is occasionally damp and cold. Caustic, acid, and chlorine chemicals will be used and may emit fumes into the air
- Floors may be wet and slippery
- Room temperatures will range from 35 degrees F. to an excess of 130 degrees F
- The use of safety glasses, ear plugs, dust masks, rubber gloves, rubber boots and aprons are all necessary in this area
Employees must meet the position requirements outlined above. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Hourly Range: $28.49 - $33.56
Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.
Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!
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