Liquid Processing Operator
Abbott Park, Illinois, Us
- Operate multiple heat treatment processes for milk-based products (Ultra High Temperature, High Temperature Short Time, Alternate Heat Treatment)- Perform supervisory duties for a crew of 12 operators and other administrative responsibilities as needed- Plan and organize workload as well as trouble-shoot issues to ensure that disruptions to processing operations are minimized while maintaining good manufacturing and safety practices (GMP) to ensure product quality- Train new and current operators on plant policies and procedures- Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, aerial lifts, and railcar switch-master- Collect, monitor and test pH balances of product blends and chemical solutions- Receive bulk chemicals, including status, sodium hydroxide, acid, and 45% potassium hydroxide - Perform homogenizer, valve, tank agitator, pump, and heat exchanger repairs and rebuilds- Read gauges and charts accurately to monitor and document shift operations- Perform all jobs in manufacturing of liquid product, including receiving, weighing, slurrying, and heat treatment- Conduct passivation on new lines, tanks, and parts- Complete Clean In Place processes for transfer lines and finished product tanks