Agglomerator Back-Up Lead (Days)

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 1,000 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you. "We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard." Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace. Select Custom Solutions What Select offers you: Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.): Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Off Uniform Program Shoe Allowance Onsite gym Career Advancement Opportunities Leadership Development Opportunities to support our local communities Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world What this role is all about: We are looking for an Agglomerator Back Up Lead in La Crosse, WI. The Agglomerator Back-Up Lead is responsible for performing all tasks involved in the Agglomeration production of Select Custom Solutions’ products; acting as a back-up for the Agglomerator Lead as needed. The Agglomerator Back-Up Lead follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. This position works in all areas of the production line. 12-hour shifts (7 am to 7 pm) on a rotating schedule Job Duties: Safely and efficiently lift and handle bags of product ranging from 25lbs to 55lbs. Effectively communicate with Agglomerator Back-up Lead and Lead from previous shift; report to the line at least 15 minutes early to discuss run progress and any issues encountered. Enforce safety and GMP procedures/policies with production operators and temporary workers. Perform all duties of the Agglomerator Operator as needed. Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment; identify and report mechanical issues to maintenance. Check blend sheet paperwork to ensure the proper components are being used (bags, pallets, fill weights, etc.); match lot numbers on product with labels and paperwork. Read ingredient declarations on bags; accurately count bags per pallet. Dump totes/bags of product into appropriate equipment on the production line at the required production rate and pace. Act as back-up to the Agglomerator Lead as needed, filling in as needed and assisting with the daily responsibilities. Communicate with the line crew regarding the daily schedule. Complete the Pre-Operation Inspection Log on the Daily Production Record as appropriate. Review production schedule and check all necessary items for the assigned lines. Coordinate packaging needs (proper size, type, and timing) with the appropriate batching worker. Ensure the metal detector and sifter checks are completed by a qualified operator within the required frequencies. Effectively operate a computerized production system. Set-up, perform, and monitor CIP (Clean-In-Place) processes for all Agglomeration equipment. Perform in-process and finished sample checks for Quality Control (QC), utilizing lab equipment in the Control Room. Make necessary adjustments to processing equipment based on QC checks. Check blend sheet paperwork to ensure the proper components are being used (bags, pallets, fill weights, etc.); match lot numbers on product with labels and paperwork. Check tare weight of scale and ensure tare weight is being maintained during packaging. Assign workers to stations and inform Production Supervisor of any absences and/or line problems. Monitor all phases of the production line and the quality of product being produced. Ensure proper product change-overs. Where you’ll be working: Our La Crosse, WI, plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services. La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high-quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for their Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site https://www.lacrossechamber.com/ for more information on local events. AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity