Whey Bagger Come join the Tillamook Team where our philosophy is Dairy Done Right. As an independent farmer-owned cooperative, we have been guided by good, honest values since 1909. We believe in putting quality over profit, natural over artificial, and that hard work can never be outsmarted. We're taking a stand for real food because everyone deserves better
. About you: What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Either way, your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values.
About us: Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We live by these shared values: We are Good Stewards, We believe in Uncompromising Quality, We work as One Team, We Play to Win, and We Genuinely Care for each other.
What you will do: The Whey Bagger will be responsible for ensuring that the steps for producing a product that meets TCCA's high standard of quality are taken and notifying the shift supervisor when issues arise that would jeopardize that quality. The Whey Bagger is responsible for the understanding and operation of the whey bagging equipment.
Here's a day in the life: - Operate, monitor, and maintain powder storage bins, powder transfer lines and hoppers, bulk bagging equipment, metal detection equipment, ink jets, palletizer and stretch wrapping equipment.
- Collect samples of prod uct for performance analysis.
- Must comply with GMP, HACCP, Safety rules and other company operating requirements.
- Clean and sanitize systems while following Master Sanitation Schedule.
- Perform routine maintenance on the bagging system.
- Troubleshoot and solve any processing problems during operation.
- Ensure all records are accurate and up to date.
- Maintain the bagging areas in a safe, sanitary, and efficient working order.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain powder storage bins, powder transfer lines and hoppers, bulk bagging equipment, metal detection equipment, ink jets, palletizer and stretch wrapping equipment.
- Collect samples of product for performance analysis.
- Must comply with GMP, HACCP, Safety rules and other company operating requirements.
- Clean and sanitize systems while following Master Sanitation Schedule.
- Perform routine maintenance on the bagging system.
- Troubleshoot and solve any processing problems during operation.
- Ensure all records are accurate and up to date.
- Maintain the bagging areas in a safe, sanitary, and efficient working order.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain powder storage bins, powder transfer lines and hoppers, bulk bagging equipment, metal detection equipment, ink jets, palletizer and stretch wrapping equipment.
Skills you'll need: - High school diploma or GED is required.
Experience Required: - 0-3 years' experience in the food industry preferred. Whey Plant experience desired
OTHER: - Must be computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word. Knowledge of ERP systems i.e. NAV is preferred.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors. Ability to communicate effectively.
- Must be a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company. Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Industry leading benefit and reward programs: We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers. We are committed to creating a diverse culture and inclusive conditions where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future. Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEO TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.