What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Operator position at Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.?
Starting Payrate: $26/HR
Dairy Farmers of America is looking for highly dependable team players to join our staff as PROCESSING OPERATORS at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. The key role of a Processing Operator is to process raw ingredients into a finished dairy product using industrial processing equipment.
If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing, are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you and we are proud to offer you access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day.
Shift: Night Shift (6:00pm-6:30am) Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Sunday.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate equipment according to company and recipe standards
- Comprehend written instructions and recipes when putting together ingredients and starting a new batch of products
- Utilize ingredients on a first in/first out basis
- Perform quality tests on ingredients when necessary and report any concerns to management
- Maintain accurate production records that are written, and computer based. - Review charts, screens, quality check sheets and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format
- Monitor machinery and adjust the controls for devices as needed
- Report, troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance repairs as they occur
- Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment.
- Assist with training in functional area as needed
- Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements
- Maintain a high level of safety and quality awareness and a high degree of urgency
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Completion of a high school diploma or GED program
- Able to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to follow all appropriate safety standards in food production
- Knowledge of basic math and reading comprehension skills
- 1-3 years prior manufacturing experience preferred. Experience working in food production or in an industrial kitchen a plus
- Knowledge of quality assurance practices preferred
- Ability to learn and apply to plant environment
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Solid PC skills
- Sit down forklift experience preferred
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $26