Membrane Operator (12 Hour Nights- Rotating Weekends)

About this role

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. While coupling the industry’s latest technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years.

shift schedule:

12 Hour Nights: This is a night shift position, with hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Shift Differential of $2.00 for hours worked between 6:00PM and 6:00AM.

job purpose:

Operate the membrane plants which include tank selection of skim milk and filtration tanks/silos, monitoring and maintaining heat exchangers and membrane process control variables. Document accurate recordings of process parameters while in operation.

responsibilities:

• Follow all safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) rules. Keep the work center audit ready.

• Report to and follow the direction of Processing Supervisors.

• Accurately operate Human-Machine Interface (HMI) adjusting product ratios, concentration factors and parameters as necessary.

• Effectively utilize Human-Machine Interface (HMI) to select appropriate tanks and lines based on production levels.

• Properly sample and provide quality lab product test results.

• Monitor and maintain water tanks, water sterilization and dosage systems.

• Clean process equipment such as silos and lines, which includes, but isn’t limited to, hand cleaning parts, Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) operations on a daily basis.

• Take accurate samples to monitor Clean-In-Place (CIP) system for chemical concentration.

• Service pumps, valves and heat exchangers to maintain operational state and per routine Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule.

• Follow escalation protocol based on production and quality triggers.

• Aid in the training of new personnel or upskilling of team members.

• Effectively follow proper standard operating procedures (SOP).

• Complete every shift Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), Centerline (CL), and Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) tasks on a timely manner and accurately.

• Communicate with upstream and downstream processing on any anticipated schedule delays and/or changes.

skills/qualifications required:

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.

• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.

• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.

• A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required

• High School level verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic computational skills required. Simple math reasoning required.

• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.

• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

working conditions and physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Carrying: The operator stands throughout their shift and walks on uneven concrete and tile surfaces. The operator lifts up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 100 pounds.

Pushing/Pulling/Bending/Stooping: The operator occasionally pushes/pulls a variety of objects which may include empty pallets, and brooms during cleanup activities. The operator will push/pull pipe-fittings during hook up. The operator bends and stoops occasionally throughout the workday, when servicing equipment, picking supplies or waste product off the floor.

Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Turning: The operator may squat when picking up supplies and during cleanup duties, including kneeling on the floor and crawling under equipment. Occasional twisting and turning at the waist while changing dryer lances, or making CIP connections.

Climbing/Balancing/Reaching: The operator occasionally climbs approved stairs or ladders. The operator reaches below shoulder level to pick up pipe-fittings from the floor or while servicing product pumps and related equipment. The operator may reach at or above shoulder level when making equipment adjustments, or during cleanup duties.

Grasping/Manipulation: Frequent use of the hands and fingers is required of the 0perator when servicing pumps, using scrub brushes, and connecting pipe-fittings.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an…