Production Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shift
Dairy Farmers of America
**Job Description**
· Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include highly skilled / senior-level processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Blend/Filler/CIP/Retort/ Evaporator/Pasteurizer operators). This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs
· Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
· Assist with training efforts in functional area as needed
· Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format
· Engage in problem solving to assist in improving production, safety, quality, and yields
· Ensure operational efficiencies by positioning work, setting up of jobs, adjusting and operating equipment for proper functions and manufacturing of product
· Perform quality monitoring of statistical information and report on variations to supervisor and lab
· Inspect and identify any issues and perform preventative maintenance when needed
· Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
· Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
· Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
**SCHEDULE:** This position will be 2nd shift, 3rd shift, or a combination of both with weekends and holiday's required.
**BENEFITS:**
+ Competitive pay
+ Paid vacation and holidays
+ Comprehensive healthcare benefits
+ 401k with company match
+ Career growth opportunities
+ Service recognition and employee rewards
+ Employee referral program
+ Work for dairy farm families
**Requirements**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
+ High school diploma or GED preferred
+ Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
+ Effective verbal and written communications skills
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
+ Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
+ Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high
+ Must be able to work in a wet environment and work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35–40 degrees Fahrenheit
+ Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
+ May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals
An Equal Opportunity Employer
**Pay Range** $21.74 - $27.17 / hour
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