Intake Operator
FrieslandCampina | Dairy Manufacturing
Starting Pay: $21.71/hour+
At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, every team member plays an important role in producing high-quality dairy ingredients trusted by customers around the world.
We're looking for dependable manufacturing professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment and understand the importance of food safety, quality, and operational excellence. As an Intake Operator, you'll play a critical role in receiving, testing, and managing incoming liquid dairy ingredients that support our production process.
This position is ideal for individuals with experience in food, dairy, beverage, chemical, or process manufacturing who enjoy monitoring operations, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently from the moment they arrive at our facility.
What We Offer
- Full-time career opportunity with a global dairy company
- Comprehensive training and cross-training opportunities
- A safety-first, team-oriented culture
- Clearly defined operating procedures and quality standards that support your success
What You'll Do
As an Intake Operator, you'll safely manage incoming liquid dairy deliveries while ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and production requirements. You'll play a key role in maintaining the flow of materials throughout the manufacturing process and helping ensure every product meets our high standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate intake equipment and processes according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Receive and transfer liquid dairy materials, including permeate and pro cream, into designated silos
- Monitor process conditions and make adjustments within established operating parameters
- Perform quality testing and accurately interpret test results to ensure product specifications are met
- Complete production records, batch documentation, and operational logs accurately
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and identify potential issues before they impact production
- Perform basic troubleshooting and communicate equipment concerns promptly
- Complete Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-out-of-Place (COP) sanitation activities according to established procedures
- Follow all food safety, quality, environmental, and workplace safety requirements
- Support production goals while maintaining a strong focus on quality and operational efficiency
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and standing for extended periods
- Basic computer skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in food, dairy, beverage, chemical, ingredient, or similar manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with GMP, food safety, or quality management systems
- Experience operating process equipment or handling bulk liquid materials
Why Join FrieslandCampina Ingredients?
At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, we are committed to delivering safe, innovative, and high-quality ingredient solutions. When you join our team, you'll become part of a global organization that values collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Equal Opportunity Employer
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Help us deliver quality products to customers around the world. Apply today and become part of the FrieslandCampina Ingredients team.
爱上菲仕兰的理由？
有使命感的工作：
我们秉持“自然滋养”的使命-把更优质的营养带给全球亿万消费者，同时陪伴我们的奶农和社会共创可持续的未来。
合作共赢的基因：
在这里，我们跨越地域并肩前行，彼此尊重、彼此成就，把努力汇聚成真正被看见、被分享的成果。
真实可感的影响力：
被信任去尝试、被鼓励去突破，让卓越成为你自己的节奏。
一起成长，彼此点燃：
我们持续投入培训与学习资源，赋能你的每一次成长，你的进阶也同时推动菲仕兰功成乳此。