Zimmer Operator (Lactose Evaporator & Reverse Osmosis Operator) Nights

Tempe, AZ

Full Time

Plant

Entry Level

ABOUT UDA:

UDA is a local, family-owned, dairy cooperative committed to serve the needs of our members, community, and customers by providing high quality milk and dairy products. As the only milk marketing co-op in the state, UDA oversees the production, processing, and marketing of Arizona’s finest milk products from farm to Retail in 48 hours or less. From sweet cream and butter to non-fat dry milk, UDA provides milk products to manufactures and supermarket chains throughout the Grand Canyon State.

Our motto at UDA is “United in Excellence.” The dairy industry’s success isn’t built on one dairy or brand, it’s built on the community as a whole - this includes our amazing employees. When you join UDA, you’re not just joining a business, you’re joining a family. Since 1960 UDA has been headquartered, operated, and managed in Arizona. We strive to provide our employees with rewarding career opportunities aimed at long-term stability, growth, and advancement. We put our heart and soul into our products and value our team who show up, every day and do the work.

Job Summary/Objective

The Lactose Evaporator/RO Operator (Zimmer Operator) will provide oversight of lactose operation ensuring machines, equipment, silos and lines are operating efficiently and producing safe and quality products. Accurately handle chemicals, maintain communication with teams, and uphold SOPs and HACCP guidelines. Record activities meticulously, adhere to UDA policies, and report nonconformities. Join us in maintaining production quality, safety, and excellence.

The schedule for this position is 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

CIP all RO and evaporator equipment.
Perform the startup and shutdown functions of process equipment.
Perform CIP and process connections in A room.
Operate Zimmer evaporator and Reverse Osmosis System.
Maintain a high level of communication with each plant/process as the job demands.
Keep accurate and legible records.
Adhere to all SOP’s and HACCP guidelines.
Adhere to all UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements:

Requires ability to walk and stand for 12 or more hours at a time.
Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items between 20 and 55lbs often.
Requires ability to push and pull items occasionally in excess of 55lbs.
Requires ability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights including floors of 100ft or more.
Requires ability to work in varying extreme hot, cold, and wet temperatures and conditions.
Requires ability to work in confined spaces occasionally.
Requires ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals.
Requires ability to safely operate equipment.
Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings.
Requires ability to hear and speak frequently in noisy environments

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:
General Skills & Abilities needed to complete job successfully:

Knowledge of good manufacturing practices
Ability to operate equipment.
Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Ability to multitask.
Ability to troubleshoot and prioritize time.

Experience:

· Knowledge of evaporators, filtration systems and food manufacturing process.

Education/Certifications: (if n/a is applicable please note “N/A):

	Required	Preferred
Education (degree/certifications)	High School Diploma or Educational Equivalent.

BENEFITS:

•   Medical, Dental & Vision plans
•   401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
•   Disability Insurance
•   Life Insurance
•   Employee Assistance Program
•   Health & Wellness Programs
•   Paid Time Off
•   Shift Pay Differential
•   Education Assistance
•   On-site Fitness Center
•   On-Site Health Clinic

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; employees may be subject to additional, or altered, tasks and the scope of the role may change as necessitated by business demands. UDA will not consider any application submissions from unauthorized third-parties, consulting, or external staffing firms and will not be held subject, or liable, to any terms, fees, or penalties associated with a submission.

UDA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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