Separator- HTST Operator (12 Hour Nights- Rotating Weekends) at fairlife

Webster, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Procedures, Troubleshooting, Communication, Basic Computation, Industrial Truck Operation, Process Monitoring, Equipment Cleaning, Quality Assurance, Preventative Maintenance, Team Training, Standard Operating Procedures, Food Safety, Record Keeping, Process Efficiency, Sanitation, Product Quality

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. While coupling the industry’s latest technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years. shift schedule: 12 Hour Days: This is a night shift position, with hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. job purpose: Operate milk separating equipment in the processing department in a safe and sanitary manner following all GMP’s. Operations include receiving/coordination of raw milk, separation, selection of skim milk and cream tanks/silos, running of HTST, monitoring and maintaining process controls of heat exchanger process variables and documenting accurate recordings of process parameters while in operation. Blend and pasteurize for bulk load-out. responsibilities: Follow all safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) rules. Keep the work center audit ready. Report to and follow the direction of Processing Supervisors. Know proper established start up and shut down procedures. Maintain and monitor proper process parameters such as pressures, temperatures, flow rates as well as the quality of product being produced. Know and maintain process specifications. Properly clean process equipment such as silos, cream storage silos, balance tanks, lines, valves, pumps and heat exchangers. Clean process equipment such as tanks, lines and separators, which includes, but isn’t limited to, hand-cleaning parts, Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) operations on a daily basis. Take accurate samples to monitor Clean-In-Place (CIP) system for chemical concentration. Take accurate samples of products for QA testing. Service pumps, valves and heat exchangers to maintain operational state and per routine Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule. Responsible for overall system efficiency. Follow escalation protocol based on production and quality triggers. Aid in the training of new personnel or upskilling of team members. Effectively follow proper standard operating procedures (SOP). Complete every shift Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), Centerline (CL), and Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) tasks on a timely manner and accurately. Communicate with upstream and downstream processing on any anticipated schedule delays and/or changes skills/qualifications required: Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment. Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation. Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear. A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required High School level verbal and written communication skills. Basic computational skills required. Simple math reasoning required. Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period. Must possess or be able to obtain an Industrial Truck Operator License. Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing. working conditions and physical requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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. Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Carrying: The operator stands throughout their shift and walks on uneven concrete and tile surfaces. The operator lifts up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 100 pounds. Pushing/Pulling/Bending/Stooping: The operator occasionally pushes/pulls a variety of objects which may include empty pallets, and brooms during cleanup activities. The operator will push/pull pipe-fittings during hook up. The operator bends and stoops occasionally throughout the workday, when servicing equipment, picking supplies or waste product off the floor. Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Turning: The operator may squat when picking up supplies and during cleanup duties, including kneeling on the floor and crawling under equipment. Occasional twisting and turning at the waist while changing dryer lances, or making CIP connections. Climbing/Balancing/Reaching: The operator occasionally climbs approved stairs or ladders. The operator reaches below shoulder level to pick up pipe-fittings from the floor or while servicing product pumps and related equipment. The operator may reach at or above shoulder level when making equipment adjustments, or during cleanup duties. Grasping/Manipulation: Frequent use of the hands and fingers is required of the operator when servicing pumps, using scrub brushes, and connecting pipe-fittings. 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 duties. Employees will be subject to ambient temperatures as well as elevated temperatures, up to 110 degrees, due to equipment operation and cleaning. food safety requirements: Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety. Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas. Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company. Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system. Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system. Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required. position location: Webster, NY reports to: Processing Supervisor travel requirements: Little to none exempt/nonexempt: nonexempt fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors. In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com. For Recruitment Agencies At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team. As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list. Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.

Responsibilities

Operate milk separating equipment in a safe and sanitary manner while monitoring and maintaining process controls. Responsibilities include cleaning equipment, taking samples for QA testing, and ensuring overall system efficiency.