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Vacation Relief Operator

Dairy Farmers of America
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Job Summary

  • The Vacation relief employee is responsible for performing all the duties related to receiving, sanitation, and filling machine operations.
  • This position will relieve other operators while they are on vacation.
  • Accurately document all production runs, downtime, weights, code dates and label verification.
  • Subject to on-call duty in cases of plant emergency situations.
  • Collect first, last and product changes for lab testing.
  • Sanitize fillers at specified intervals and protect product integrity at all times.
  • Operate manual and/or automated CIP equipment as well perform manual cleaning.
  • Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
  • Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
  • Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
  • Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
  • Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
  • Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

OUR VACATION RELIEF OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

  • $28.86 per hour

SCHEDULE: Rotating weekly shifts based on need.

Benefits

  • Union 401(k) with company contribution
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
  • Union healthcare benefits
  • Employee referral program
  • Uniforms provided
  • Work for dairy farm families

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Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
  • Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
  • May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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