DOWNSTAIRS OPERATOR - NIGHT SHIFT - LINE 1 - Dairy Farmers of America : Job Details

General Purpose:

Adds vegetables to batches.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adds the necessary ingredients to batches according to the appropriate batch sheet.
• Pumps tomatoes into tomato tank and buffers them to proper pH during queso runs.
• Inspects quality of vegetables used in batches for any noticeable defects and informs management.
• Mixes seasonings and starches in Liquefier during white dip runs.
• Rehydrates onions during white dip runs.
• Records all required information for traceability purposes, i.e. batch sheets, logs, etc.
• Dumps paste and diced tomatoes during salsa runs.
• Utilizes ingredients on a first in/first out basis.
• Attaches the correct flow lines for product movement.
• CIPs all equipment used for downstairs vegetable at end of runs.
• Connect all downstairs equipment for the next product run.
• Assist the cheese liquefier and cook with their assigned duties during smooth and cheesy runs.
• Communicates with fellow processing members.
• Performs quality tests on ingredients when necessary and reports any concerns to management.
• Keeps floor area clean and free of debris.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
• Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
• Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
• Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
• Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
• 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.
  • Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday 830PM-430AM - SCHEDULE BASED ON DEMAND
  • SOME SATURDAYS POSSIBLE DUE TO PRODUCT DEMAND
  • $18.50 STARTING RATE + .50/HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL - START TIME OF 2PM OR LATER
  • $22.97 RATE AFTER 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT + .50/HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL - START TIME OF 2PM OR LATER

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

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.
• Able to effectively communicate in writing & speech (English)
• 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer