Dairy Farmers of America

Upstairs Operator - Night Shift, Processing

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Empty bags of seasoning into seasoning bag breaks
• Empty bags of ingredients into the componenter bag breaks
• Operate componenter
• Operate hoists and trolleys to load supersacks at designated stations
• Operate seasoning receivers
• Enter accurate product and Lot number data per batch on HMI
• Mix minors for salsa run at cook station
• Perform misc weigh out  for hand dump stations
• Empty pre-weighed out bags of ingredients into the hand dump stations
• Monitor ingredient supply and delivery to the liquefier kitchen
• Operates forklift in safe manner.
• Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
• Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
• Perform items on the Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
• Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
• Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
• Assists in training new operator.
• Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Starting Rate - $18.50
• Rate Increase at 90 Days
• 8pm-4am-- - Monday - Friday - Saturdays Possible based on Demand

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Education and Experience

• GED Certificate or High School Diploma

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.