Processing Operator - Day Shift

Job Summary

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Processing Operator based in West Jordan, UT!

A Processing Operator is responsible for the processing of milk throughout the plant. There are 5 main areas in processing: Raw Milk Reception, Batching and Raw Milk Separation, Pasteurization and Fermentation, Product Separation, and Operation of Reverse Osmosis and Filtration. During the Processing Operators shift, they will collect and test milk samples, monitor and document processes, manually add dry ingredients, receive raw milk, and perform manual cleaning tasks, depending on their work assignment for the day. This position will require you to operate a forklift. Processing Operators work on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. Day shift will be scheduled 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM and night shift will be scheduled 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

Operating powered industrial trucks (i.e., forklifts) to:
• Stack, store, move, pull and/or prepare raw batching materials and/or chemicals.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area and equipment, following all prescribed safety and quality standards.
• Documenting cleaning and sanitizing activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Following approved work instructions provided by Quality Technicians.
• Performing testing on raw milk, ingredients, and yogurt to ensure quality standards.
• Mixing ingredients according to formulas and specifications.
• Maintaining ingredient documentation on batch sheets, and other QARs.
• Reviewing and interpreting CIP data, troubleshooting non-conformities as needed.
• Operating various types of pasteurizers safely and efficiently.
• Performing Chemical Titration Testing.
• Maintaining Pasteurizer Legal Chart Documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, you will frequently be:

• Standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, bending and stooping (at waist level), kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting (at waist level and at the neck).
• Tasting, smelling, seeing (including colors), speaking, and hearing, within a normal range to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and results.
• Using fine motor skills to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Regularly enduring repetitive lifting, from 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., and occasional team lifting or more than 50 lbs.
• Occasionally climbing stairs, step ladders, or stools.
• Working up to 12-hour shifts in production areas with a usually moderate noise level.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you will:

• Work will be performed in a manufacturing environment with usually moderate noise levels and will involve standing/walking on a concrete surface for the duration of your shift.
• Regularly working indoors, in an office setting and/or near moving mechanical parts and will be regularly exposed to cold, wet, and/or humid conditions, as well as going outdoors (infrequently).
• Occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and may be exposed to loud noises in the plant.
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places and may be exposed to extreme cold, the risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base compensation for this position is $25.97/hr. with an additional $1.25/hr. shift differential when working night shift. Upon the completion of a 90-day probation period, your base compensation will increase to $28.86/hr. with an additional $1.25/hr. shift differential when working night shift.

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we're looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of experience in dairy manufacturing is preferred.
• 1+ years of forklift experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and good mechanical aptitude, having familiarity with basic machine functions.
• Read and write, interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Comprehend basic math and simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Understand and carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Operate powered industrial trucks and navigate in tight spaces and high-traffic areas in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to accept and receive frequent supervision and assistance with regards to daily duties and responsibilities.
• Operate a computer to enter and retrieve data and posses the ability to learn and use computer software to operator and monitor required processes.
• Prepare and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, vendors, and other employees within the organization.

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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