Summary
Location
Le Mars
Type
full-time
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About this role
The Blend Operator is responsible for operating continuous flow or vat-type equipment to process milk, cream, and other dairy products, following specified methods and formulas.
High responsibility
- Responsible for quality, food safety and product specifications.
- Monitor blending equipment according to the specifications of components and blend amounts.
- Control valves, pumps, speed and temperatures in accordance with industry standards for blending.
- Must adhere to established testing procedures and provide required samples to the laboratory.
- Must be able to assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing and operating per manufacturer instructions.
- Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
- Engage in dismantling, assembling, and installing refrigeration equipment.
- Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
- Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
- Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
- Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
- Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
- Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Schedule: Mon. - Fri . 7:00 PM - 3:30 AM with some weekend OT Possible
- ROP: $25.63
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 6 months related experience required.
- Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
- Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for virtually the entire shift. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. Using a safety harness; will be required to climb high, restricted areas.
- Must be able to work in a wet environment. Some exposure to chemicals.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
- Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to pass all pre*employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Other facts
About Kemps
A family of farmers, neighbors and friends.
Since 1914, Kemps has been delighting families throughout the upper Midwest with wholesome and delicious dairy products. From our beginnings as a small creamery in Southeastern Minnesota, Kemps has extended its roots to include the manufacture and marketing of fresh milk, premium ice cream and frozen yogurt, frozen novelties, sour cream and cottage cheese through retail supermarkets and food service channels. Headquartered today in St. Paul, Minnesota, we operate six manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota and have over 1,200 employees.
Our commitment to taste and quality remains unchanged. Our purpose at Kemps is to “Nourish Families.”
• By providing wholesome dairy products that nourish families and promote happiness.
• Through the support we provide each other as a family of employees.
• Through the engagement of our employees in the communities we serve.
• Through the return we provide for our farmer owners and their families.
Kemps is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America. 100% of our profits go to dairy farmers and their families.
What you'll do
- The Blend Operator is responsible for operating blending equipment to process dairy products while ensuring quality and food safety. They must monitor equipment, adhere to testing procedures, and maintain communication with other departments.
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