Whey Packaging Operator

 

Supervisor’s Title:           Whey Team Lead

Department:                     Whey Production

Exempt Status:                 Hourly

 

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

Compiles samples for lab analysis and record keeping of product.  Reads the production schedule.   The position will bag whey and take samples for product quality.

 

Essential Functions

• Ensures samples are pulled and sent to the lab to maintain the customer desired quality of our product.
• Records all sample weights and test results to ensure that the whey is within acceptable guidelines.
• Fills bags/totes with the product.  This includes: checking the computer, placing the bag on agar, pushing the start button, maintaining control on release, moving to the scale, and adding or removing the product to meet the weight requirement. 
• Operates the Sealer and completes seal verification checks.
• Ensures that metal detection procedures are followed.
• Responsible for the regular cleaning of the sealer and other equipment to help eliminate the possibility of product contamination.
• Maintains cleaning, metal detection, product, 5S, start/end weight, and animal feed log sheets to keep accurate records.
• Responsible for metal detect and charts.
• Maintains a clean working environment by picking up debris, sweeping, and vacuuming.
• Attends required trainings and takes required quizzes.
• 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 te