Filtration Operator

Job Description

Milk Specialties Global is an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative dairy-based nutritional ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are currently seeking Packaging Operators for our Norfolk, NE facility. Milk Specialties is offering a $5000 sign-on bonus for this position! Starting wage for this position is $22.00 + 1.00 shift differential for NIGHTS! The Filtration Operator has the responsibility for running the RO/Separator/UF/Nano/Pasteurizer?s in an efficient and productive manner. Communicate with all departmental operators to efficiently manage silo space and production schedules. Any issues should be reported to a shift lead/supervisor/manager in a timely manner. Must have ability to operate NIR effectively. Must pull liquid samples and use analysis for adjusting operation parameters. Monitor, plan and track all incoming product for upcoming production runs. Check all silo temperatures and solids; document this information on the RO / UF Daily production report. Trace product lines and track the locations of all products being transferred. Maintain the filtration equipment assuring that all product specifications meet specified parameters. Maintain proper documentation for production Runs and CIP?s. Monitor the filtration equipment and silo areas for leaking gaskets, airlines, pump seals and any other operation deficiencies and report immediately to maintenance/shift lead/supervisor/manager. Must operate all CIP3, CIP4 and CIP6 systems within the plant. Work along with BK Dryer Officer assisting in operation of UD and CIP. Maintain clean silos, lines and documentation. MILK SPECIALTIES IS OFFERING A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS POSITION! Previous machine operator experience or equivalent skills. Strong mechanical aptitude. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Frequent exertion of light to moderate physical effort. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to tolerate exposure to milk proteins, dust and other dairy allergens. The COVID-19 vaccine is encouraged, but not required. Milk Specialties Global closely follows CDC guidelines and updates to ensure employees are able to work safely at our facilities.