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 DESCRIPTION: Milk is an amazing product!
Sure it helps your body grow and makes the bones strong but there's much more to it.
UDA takes great pride in using milk to it's fullest potential, including getting down the chemistry of it.
The Lactoferrin Operator will oversee the lactoferrin operating process and ensure the production of high-quality product.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Efficiently operate and monitor all lactoferrin processing equipment, including the startup and shutdown functions and adjustments of Ultra Filtration and Reverse Osmosis Systems.
Regularly monitor HMI system to maintain system pressures, temperatures, and production flows.
Conduct regular basic maintenance of systems, equipment, and tools throughout facility.
Monitor equipment function, including manual inspection which requires extensive walking and stairs.
Keep accurate, detailed, and legible records and notes of daily operations.
Inspect products and equipment for compliance with UDA Clean in Place (CIP) standards and federal and state sanitation laws.
Adhere to and keep updated on all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and HACCP guidelines.
Maintain a high level of communication with various plants and departments to report any issues, delays, timelines related to production.
Always maintain food safety and quality standards, resolving and/or reporting compliance issues immediately.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills & Abilities: Strong understanding of equipment systems which include computer systems, gauges, product flow, pressure, and temperature monitors.
Ability to operate equipment and various systems safely and accurately.
Ability to comprehend and implement CIP practices in compliance with UDA, state, and federal sanitation guidelines.
Ability to work in a variety of work environments which may include heights, confined spaces, slippery surfaces, and extreme temperatures.
Ability to perform and comprehend basic math equations.
Excellent time-management and self-motivation with the ability to complete routine tasks, accurately and with minimal supervision.
team-player that is willing to assist others in a variety of plant functions, when needed.
Ability to take detailed, accurate, and legible notes.
Basic understanding of food preparation, sanitation, and/or production line process.
Ability to work a variety of 12-hour shifts, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Experience:
At least 2 years dairy production, food and beverage manufacturing, system operator, brewery, or similar production role.
At least 1 year of experience working with technical equipment systems or HMI.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled individuals to satisfactorily perform the essential functions.
Requires ability to walk and stand for 12 or more hours at a time Requires ability to safely operate equipment by visually observing the condition of equipment and surroundings Requires ability to hear and speak, occasionally in high time weighted average environments with elevated decibel readings (using appropriate hearing protection) Requires ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift, push, pull and carry items up to 55lbs Requires ability to push and pull items up to 150lbs Requires ability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights occasionally including floors of 100ft or more, with appropriate fall protection PPE Requires ability to work in varying extreme hot, cold, and wet temperatures and conditions Requires ability to work in confined spaces 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.