Jobs and Careers
GL

Belt Operator

Glanbia
St. Johns, MI, US, 48879, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 May 2025

About the role

MWC is a state of the art cheese and whey production facility in St. Johns, MI. MWC is a joint venture between Glanbia Nutritionals, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers Inc. (Select).

 

 

Job Summary

Ability to ensure the belts are running smoothly, maintains daily logs, and follows SOPs.

 

Essential Functions

  • Ensure daily salt calibration is done.                                              
  • Log lot numbers of ingredients in the appropriate log sheet.           
  • Be familiar with different recipes and contact TL if actual events do not match the recipe.                                                                                       
  • Ensure salt blower readings are done through production and logged.
  • Run the required samples and contact TL if any results are out of range.     
  • Record data into the Belt log sheet, HMI Belt Report and CIP log.                             
  • Ensure the belt is prepped correctly before CIP, call for help if needed.
  • Ensure proper CIP of both DMM and SMC                                   
  • Ensure proper COP of the chute.                                         
  • Ensure the belt is properly inspected after CIP.
  • Ensure that the production schedule is adhered too.                   
  • Record any issues with belts. Including in-process changes /salt changes etc.
  • Ensure start-up and in-process micro samples are taken.            
  • Ensure that Phage samples are collected and frozen. 
  • Ensure environmental cleaning logs are completed and documented.     
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader.
  • Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of MWC non-negotiables.
  • Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health  Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
  • Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

 

Delivering on Glanbia’s Values:

 

  • “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
  • “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
  • “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members.  Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
  • “The Customer’s Champion” – Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines.  Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
  • “Performance Matters” – Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role.  Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.

 

 

Additional Functions

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or a minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
  •       Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously and

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Glanbia

View company profile →