Blend Operator

Short Intro and About the Job

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.   We are currently looking to hire a Production Operator based in Jacksonville, FL!

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• Dismantle and reassemble pipe and valve network; transfer components to and from cleaning basins within floor to overhead level
• Assist in setup of machinery to prepare for production
• Shutting down and starting up the line as needed
• Read computer monitor to make machine adjustments and setting speeds to their related specifications
• Operate both wet and dry mix blending and batching as needed
• Use hand tools including: clamps, wrenches, cleaning equipment, etc.
• Maintain written and electronic records as required by federal and state regulations
• Attend to product review in the quality control lab as required
• Responsible for maintaining records for dairy and staff controls, HACCP
• Flexibility to work weekends and overtime
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format and completed with all required information
• Ensure clean and inspect standards are up to date and completed in a timely manner
• Ensure lubrication standards are up to date and completed in a timely fashion; maintain lubrication logs
• Completes PM’s and other routine operator maintenance tasks; assist in diagnostics, repairs and rebuilds of equipment; partner with maintenance or others on non-routine repairs and defect handling.
• Monitor equipment for malfunctions and defects, repairing and solving minor problems without assistance and eliminating potential threats to production
• Communicate effectively with appropriate personnel regarding recurring problems, needs for repair and product integrity
• Complete PM’s and utilize the Root Cause thought process to ensure corrective actions are sustainable
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns with a Continuous Improvement Mindset.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities to improve processes including participation in the creation and documentation of centerlines, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, the creation and maintenance of preventative maintenance standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events
• Follow QMS, Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S methodology to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area, maintaining audit ready status at all times
• Actively participate in Pillar activities (i.e. Quality, Focused Improvement, Safety, etc.) including but not limited to observations, inspections, and recommendations.
• Supports plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals
• Facilitate, attend and participate in team meetings and programs
• Ability to drive yard truck to deliver needed trailers in doors
• Assist, train, and coach employees.
• Comply with all regulations, policies and procedures
• Receive milk/cream tankers, sugar, corn syrup and any other ingredient for blending product
• All other duties as assigned or become evident

Physical Demands

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.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and ladders, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, talk and hear.
• The employee will lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise, temperature variations, wet, cold, and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is frequently standing on a concrete surface for 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts.
• Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.
• Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery, chemical exposure, noise, or heavy lifting.
• PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection and sanitary footwear.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.    

Compensation & Benefits:

Danone North America additionally offers a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.    

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:

Education & Experience:

• High School education or GED
• Achieve and maintain required certifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to learn all functions of job and complete required training within a reasonable amount of time
• Basic PC skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven decision-making ability
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and to keep accurate written records
• Ability to work various hours and shifts
• Able to work overtime when required
• Flexibility

About Us, We offer and What's next

Danone USA is an industry-leading food & beverage company, with a mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Founded in the Bronx in 1942 as Dannon Milk Products, Danone USA now employs 5,000 people across more than 10 U.S. manufacturing facilities.

When you join Danone USA, you’ll help make products for well-known brands including Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.

You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. 

Danone USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.#LI-DNPEmployee & Applicant Privacy Policy