UTILITY OPERATOR I

Description

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment.

Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients.

Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan w/ company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc.)
• Free cheese!

Requirements

Department: Whey/Protein 

Summary of Functions:

The protein processing role involves operating and monitoring equipment, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation, assisting with quality control measures, handling, and strong protein ingredients, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, following safety protocols, maintaining accurate records and collaborating with team members for efficient operations 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate and monitor protein processing equipment including systems for receiving a strong whey or WPC, separators, homogenizers, pasteurizers, and related machinery, start and stop and adjust equipment to maintain optimal processing conditions 

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the protein processing area by cleaning and sanitizing equipment, pipelines, tanks, and processing areas to ensure product safety and prevent contamination 

Support quality control by monitoring protein process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rates) through routine checks, report and deviations form standards to the relevant personnel

Assist in handling and storing protein ingredients, including WPC, WPI, Pro Cream, Whey and other dairy components, Coordinate with warehouse and cheese departments staff for inventory management and ensure proper handling procedures 

Perform routine maintenance on protein processing equipment, including cleaning, lubrication and minor repairs, Identify and report equipment malfunctions or abnormalities to maintenance or engineering staff for assessment and repair 

Assist in troubleshooting issues during protein processing operations, Identify equipment malfunctions or process deviations, determine root causes, and take appropriate action to resolve or mitigate them 

Follow safety protocols and guidelines for a safe working environment, This includes wearing PPE, adhering to safety procedures, and reporting hazards or incidents

Maintain accurate records of documentation of protein processing date such as production quantities, quality control checks, maintenance activities and other relevant information required by regulations and company policies

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Plant, State, and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP and SQF regulations 
• Comply with GMP's in the plant
• Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality system 

Organizational Relationships:

Position reports to the Production Supervisor in the Protein Department 

Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year work experience 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Must be a team player and the ability to work independently 
• Attention to detail 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the 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

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• While performing the essential functions of the job the employees will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs 
• The position requires standing for extended periods of time
• Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• The noise level in the work environment is very loud, Earplugs are provided for safety
• Regular exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals
• While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works inside and outside in all different types of weather elements 

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned

Joseph Gallo is an Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO