Processing Associate - Processing - Night Shift

Job description

Danone North America is the largest Benefit Corporation in the world. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

Danone North America is looking for a Processing Associate - Processing - Night Shift in Dallas, TX.

SUMMARY:

The purpose of this positions is to ensure optimum quality products by mixing products to specifications, following formulas and procedures, to guarantee uniformity. Establish the required quantities and availability of materials needed to meet demands. Responsible for the normal operation of the blending equipment which includes monitoring of temperatures, levels of product, using CIP system for sanitation and informing management of any issues or problems. This position is responsible for replenishment of all Silk ingredients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·  Communicate with Blender Batcher Operators of previous shifts, regarding current activities in progress before resuming the missing procedures.
·  Procures daily ingredient usage from warehouse at beginning of workday using standup forklift, at lease (1) one year of experience required.
·  Efficiently operates all mix room equipment as needed and monitor product levels (to avoid overflow) via computer
·  Continuous lifting of ingredients, (weighing up to 55lbs) for loading into blenders, or tanks.
·  Monitor product levels (to avoid overflow) via computer
·  Hand pump flavor liquids from 50 gallon drum to mix in batch tank.
·  Check blend for right solids on CEM machine to make sure the levels are accurate
·  Able so CIP/SIP processing equipment
·  HTST, UHT experience preferred
·  Conduct PH, Caustic and Acid tests for properly cleaning of tanks then document results
·  Maintain clean and safe working environment (scrub down pipes, breddo and the room)
·  CIP Reclaim tanks and wash outside of tank if needed
·  Must be able to lift 55 lbs or more repetitively during a 12 hour shift and must be able to drive a sit down forklift

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform the duties of this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Hight School diploma or GED REQUIRED

Twelve (12) to twenty four months (24) related experience required and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required for this position.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·  Must have basic knowledge of computers
·  Must have knowledge of CIP and cleaning processes and procedures
·  Good verbal and written communication skills
·  Must be self motivated and be able to effectively handle multiple tasks (simultaneously) in a dynamic and challenging environment
·  A keen attention to detail is essential
·  Must possess the ability to organize and control processes and programs
·  Must have effective interpersonal skills and be team oriented
·  Available and willing to be contacted by phone in the event of an emergency and be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, late shift and overtime

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils and wearing a respirator. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

"Blender Operator", "Batcher Operator",

Danone North America is a Certified B Corporation business unit of Danone and operates in the U.S. from headquarter offices in White Plains, NY and Broomfield, CO. For more information, please visit DanoneNorthAmerica.com .　

Danone North America is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.　

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