Production Associate - Dairy Farmers of America : Job Details

$19.60 PER HOUR!

NIGHT SHIFT (5PM-5AM) ROTATING SCHEDULE (2 DAYS ON, 2 DAYS OFF, 3 DAYS ON, ETC)

GREAT BENEFITS!

Pacific Dairy Solutions is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Pacific Dairy Solutions we create liquid ice cream mix for soft serve ice cream machines and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

GENERAL PURPOSEOperate continuous flow or vat-type equipment to process milk, cream, and other dairy products, following specified methods and formulas.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Review all quality, food safety and product specifications• Monitor blending equipment according to the specifications of components and blend amounts• Control valves, pumps, speed, and temperatures in accordance with industry standards for blending• Adhere to established testing procedures and provide required samples to the laboratory• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing and operating per manufacturer instructions• Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes• 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

OUR BLEND OPERATORS FOR THIS POSITION START AT:

• 19.60 per hour
• .25 Raise after 90 Days and 180 Days

SCHEDULE: Night Shift - 5:00pm-5:00am (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off)

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and assist others when lifting is required
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer