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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 Rogers 1 Operator plays a vital role in plant operations, handling diverse responsibilities such as CIP (clean in place) for equipment and lines, startup/shutdown procedures, operating Rogers 1 evaporator and R1 dryer, silo transfers, and HTST pasteurizers. This role involves inspections, chemical usage, effective communication, record-keeping, and strict adherence to SOPs, HACCP guidelines, and UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies. The operator must promptly report any nonconformities and fulfill additional duties as needed.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications:
General Skills & Abilitiesneeded to complete job successfully:
Experience: (required)
Experience: (preferred)
Education/Certifications: (if n/a is applicable please note “N/A)
RequiredPreferredEducation (degree/certifications)High School Diploma or Equivalent
BENEFITS:
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 Rogers 1 Operator plays a vital role in plant operations, handling diverse responsibilities such as CIP (clean in place) for equipment and lines, startup/shutdown procedures, operating Rogers 1 evaporator and R1 dryer, silo transfers, and HTST pasteurizers. This role involves inspections, chemical usage, effective communication, record-keeping, and strict adherence to SOPs, HACCP guidelines, and UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies. The operator must promptly report any nonconformities and fulfill additional duties as needed.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- CIP all process equipment, silos and lines
- Perform the startup and shutdown functions of process equipment
- Perform CIP and process connections
- Operate Rogers 1 evaporator and R2 dryer
- Perform silo transfers and make connections for receiving skim
- Operate the HTST pasteurizers on the Rogers 1 evaporator
- Perform bag house and sifter inspections
- 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
- 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.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications:
General Skills & Abilitiesneeded 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: (required)
- Knowledge of evaporators, dryers, pasteurizers and food manufacturing process
Experience: (preferred)
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing operator experience
- Dairy Manufacturing experience
Education/Certifications: (if n/a is applicable please note “N/A)
RequiredPreferredEducation (degree/certifications)High School Diploma or 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
- washed & pressed uniforms provided
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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