Sr Technician, Supply

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Our state-of-the-art Extended Shelf Life (ESL) and Aseptic Ultra High Temperature (UHT) dairy bottling facility, Valley Natural Beverages, produces premium beverages in various formats, and these shelf-stable products are shipped globally. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California

Our commitment to CDI employees: 

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Job Summary

The Senior Supply Technician will provide daily training, development, and leadership to a team of Supply Technicians in a manner that meets or exceeds plant performance objective. The Senior Supply Technician will be a working member of this team and as such will be required to have an excellent understanding of the operational requirements for all Supply Technician roles. Senior Supply Technicians will perform and document safety, quality, regulatory, maintenance, and sanitation activities as part of this role.

Essential Functions

Lead daily direction setting meetings and shift close out meetings.  Provide daily safety and quality training and update safety and quality alert status.  Lead daily Team operational performance reviews and identification of root cause and implementation of corrective actions as required.Oversee training and development of assigned Team members to ensure compliance to training and development requirements.Perform Supply Technician I, Supply Technician II, and Supply Technician III job requirements as necessary to comply with regulatory requirements, plant SOPs, and plant performance objectives.  Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, walls, floors, doors, ceilings, etc. as part of a Master Sanitation Program.Perform daily tasks as part of Plant Safety Program, Plant Quality Program, CIL Program (clean, inspect, lube), Autonomous Maintenance Program, Equipment Center-Lining Program, Defect Identification, and Preventative Maintenance Programs.Properly complete all documentation to meet all regulatory requirements and plant SOPs.Ensure yours, your team members', and all visitors' safety by actively supporting and following all safety programs as part of a "Zero Accident" commitment. Ensure full compliance to all regulatory, customer and plant quality requirements as part of a "Perfect Quality" commitment."Make it Better". Constantly look for defects and opportunities for improvement throughout all parts of the plant operation and personally lead necessary efforts to "Make it Better".Bring value to the Team and strengthen the Team through your job performance, treatment of your team members and effective communication. Understand all performance criteria and operating results associated with your area of responsibility and constantly meet or exceed these requirements.Maintain plant areas of responsibility to ensure an inspection ready/tour ready area at all times. Actively contribute during Daily Shift/Direction Setting Meetings.Complete and document CILs (Clean, Inspect, Lube), master sanitation tasks, quality checks, PMs (preventative maintenance tasks), and perform required maintenance on your equipment.  Understand sources of waste and actively strive for "Zero Waste".Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. "Food Safety and Quality" are the responsibilities of this position. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Excellent written and verbal skills.Basic computational skills required.Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.Minimum 3 years of transferable experience or commensurate demonstrated ability to perform essential functions.

Language Skills

English is required as the written and spoken language. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

 Possess a current stand-up forklift operator's license or the ability to acquire and maintain required certification.Possess a current sit-down forklift operator's license or ability to acquire and maintain certification preferred.

Driving Requirements: N/A

Equipment

Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements outlined here represent those necessary for successful performance of this position's core responsibilities. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these fundamental job duties, provided such accommodations do not create an undue burden on the organization.

Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands, walks and sits during completion of job responsibilities. Lifting/Carrying: Occasional lifting requirements as job demands. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. on an occasional basis. Pushing/Pulling: Occasional pushing or pulling requirements. Bending/Stooping: Occasional bending and stooping requirements. Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Occasional kneeling or crawling requirements. Twisting/Turning: Ongoing twisting or turning requirements. Climbing/Balancing: Climbing and balancing is required during plant inspections, and other related job requirements. Reaching: Ongoing reaching requirements associated with job requirements. Grasping/Manipulating: Grasping and manipulating of papers, objects, and equipment will be required. Ability to keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis.Fraudulent Recruiting Scam Disclaimer
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