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.

The Plant 4 Operator will play an essential role of ensuring smooth operation of our milk production line. You'll monitor machines and perform various tasks to ensure product is moving smoothly.

This schedule for this position is over nights from 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. working on a 2-2-3 schedule

PLANT 4 OPERATOR RESPONSIIBILITIES:

• CIP all process equipment, silos and lines
• Perform the startup and shutdown functions of process equipment.
• Perform CIP and process connections.
• Operate E4, E5 and E6 evaporators.
• Operate skim separator processes.
• Perform silo transfers and make connections for receiving milk.
• Operate the cream HTST pasteurizers.
• Perform evaporator and equipment inspections.
• Identify, and correctly use chemicals as related to job.
• Maintain a high level of communication with each plant/process as the job demands.
• Keep accurate and legible records.
• Always maintain food safety and quality standards, resolving and/or reporting compliance issues immediately.

PLANT 4 OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
• Ability to operate equipment safely.
• 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 troubleshoot and prioritize time.

Experience:

• At least 6 months experience working in a food production, manufacturing, or similar environment
• Knowledge of evaporators, separators, pasteurizing and food manufacturing processes, preferred

Education/Certifications

• High School diploma or Educational Equivalent.

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 up to 55lbs for extended periods of time.
• Requires ability to safely operate equipment.
• Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings.
• Requires ability to hear, speak and frequently hear and speak in a noisy environment.
• Requires ability to push and pull items frequently including items 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 safely with hazardous chemicals.

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.