Day Operator - 12hr Shift 6am-6pm - Pay $21-30/hr Depending on Experience at Cayuga Milk Ingredients, LLC – Auburn, New York

Position Overview:

Operators are responsible for the production of high-quality product of consumer goods. This role requires maintaining quality and throughput standards, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to safety and food regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor separators to maintain quality and production efficiency.
• Accurately maintain records and complete necessary paperwork.
• Collect and process samples in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with the shift supervisor and lead person regarding operational status.
• Ensure quality meets established specifications.
• Adjust settings on computers and separators as required or instructed.
• Stay updated with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as equipment and processes evolve.
• Comply with all occupational safety and health standards, including OSHA regulations.
• Adhere to all applicable food safety regulations (Safe Quality Foods, FDA, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to operate or learn to operate separators and clarifiers.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving operational issues.
• Basic computer knowledge is helpful.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate necessary equipment.
• Excellent safety, attendance, and punctuality record.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions in English.
• Knowledge of proper use of cleaning chemicals.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to navigate all areas of the facility, including office spaces, warehouse areas, and the exterior perimeter.

· Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to safely perform job duties.

· Ability to stand, sit, and carry out tasks throughout a full shift, with appropriate meal breaks.

· Physically capable of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, and crouching as needed.

· Able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier objects with reasonable accommodations.· Visual acuity sufficient to perform job duties accurately.

· Capable of assessing weights, judging distances, and working at various heights.

Work Schedule:

12 hour schedule - Daytime 6am-6:30pm. Subject to change as production demand increases.

Full-time Day shift with rotating weekends.

• Work Monday, Tuesday, off Wednesday and Thursday, work Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Next week you’ll have Monday and Tuesday off. Work Wednesday and Thursday and have Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.