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Darigold is looking to fill a Mix Maker position to be a part of Darigold's Boise Team. The bulk milk mix maker must possess the desire and ability to manage milk processing operations in an accurate, efficient, and safe manner. The ideal candidate for this role excels in working in a fast paced, rigorous environment, is a team player, and thrives in a highly responsible role. This position is responsible for following all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined in Darigold's Good Manufacturing Policy, in conformance with the position's Standard Operating Procedures, and in accordance with facility training sessions and materials. The position is also required to report any concerns that may impact Food Safety or Quality to their immediate supervisor, the Plant Quality Manager or the Plant Manager.

What You Will Do:

• Safe, efficient Milk Silo Management and Monitoring
• Safe, efficient operation of the separator/pasteurizer in accordance with the facility food safety program
• Safe, efficient and productive ingredient utilization
• Monitoring and maintaining Batching to Production Timeline
• Professional and effective communications with internal and external process customers
• Coordination of the production plan in alignment with the daily timeline; ensures proper planning and delivery of daily schedule
• Inspecting and monitoring the Batching process ensuring proper operation and delivery
• Manage and monitoring of numerous complex equipment units.
• Maintaining and monitoring any required ingredient inventory necessary to coordinate with 24 hour production plan
• Able to identify and solve problems in equipment and batching operations
• Develops a cross functional understanding of the Control Room Operations
• Ensures Regulatory Conformance and meets all requirements related to ingredient traceability.
• Demonstrates the ability to train others
• Maintaining organization of the work area and performing ongoing cleaning tasks in compliance with good manufacturing and warehouse practices
• Cleaning and Sanitizing the Batching area in accordance with GMP and Food Safety standards; Completion Rate of 95% or better for all assigned MSS and PMS tasking
• Assisting Maintenance members in routine maintenance and repairs in the assigned area

What You Bring:

• Ideal candidate would have experience in the Receiving/Processing side of the facility
• Must have capability to coordinate the Batching and Mixing of bulk milk product
• Must have familiarity with the Mix Making Process
• Understanding of Ingredient Inventory standards and Lot Tracking
• Understanding of operation SOPs and operation importance
• Ability to coordinate mixing operation with control room planning for contingency and variance
• Must maintain awareness and alertness to ensure expedient response to any anomalies in production
• Must be able to stand/walk for 12 hours; Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds frequently, between floor level and chest level and above shoulder height
• Ability to organize and analyze process problems; Strong Computer experience for reporting and communication
• Strong oral and written communication skills; must be able to read and follow directions
• Must be able to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes, Quality Process, and Must be able to monitor and inspect product and equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We are proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes:

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pension contribution
• Community giving through matching donations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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