
Dairy Operator - Erlanger, KY
- Erlanger, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
This is a full-time, hourly position.PURPOSE: To perform all duties necessary to safely manufacture quality Dairy formulations for shipment to Wild customers.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work safely. Use training and daily awareness to ensure the safety of all Wild employees and visitors. Report unsafe conditions (and any equipment breakdowns) to Dairy or other Team Leaders.
- Operate all dairy blending systems according to instructions, including homogenizers, filters, and metal detectors (simultaneously if necessary).
- Clean the above equipment and entire work area as assigned (including Master Sanitation Schedule).
- Read, understand, and follow all manufacturing instructions listed on Manufacturing Orders.
- Check and add all pre-weighed materials listed on Manufacturing Orders. If necessary, precisely weigh raw materials and intermediates as listed on Manufacturing Orders.
- Follow QC and sampling procedures. Report QC deviations to Team Leaders. Execute rework and formula adjustments according to QC and formula requirements.
- Package and sample products according to customer requirements as listed on Order Headers and other documents. Report any yield or other deviations to the Team Leaders.
- Execute all required transactions on the AS400 terminals and handheld scanners.
- Follow all Kosher, USDA, and other regulatory procedures and requirements.
- Follow ISO9001, GMP, and HACCP procedures to ensure product safety.
- Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.
- This is a moderately supervised position.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Prefer prior operational experience in a flavor, food, pharmaceutical, or chemical company.
- Willingness to work safely and foster a team environment.
- Ability to learn computer transactions from menu screens.
- In-house candidates must show above-average job performance and have no more than 1 current Written Disciplinary Warning.
- Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
- Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
- Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
- Paid time off including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.