Dairy Farmers of America

CHECK WEIGHT OPERATOR - Processing Night Shift

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Texas (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Inspects the required number of containers for proper weight control in accordance with procedure.
  • Ensures that container weights are within the acceptable parameters and adjusts as necessary.
  • When weights exceed the maximum allowed on retort products, immediately shut down the line and notify management.
  • Reports to management when weight control cannot be maintained.
  • Assists and communicates with filler operators on filler operations, CIP cleanups, initial startup, startup from downtime, broken jar cleanup, etc.
  • Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly; then delivers paperwork to the quality control lab.
  • Maintains supply of caps in Hopper along with Filler Operator.
  • Monitors closure quality and reports to management any issues.
  • Communicates effectively with de-palletizer operator.
  • Checks cap and glass quality of x-ray rejects. Ensures defects are delivered to the lab for analysis.
  • Track discarded jars and any other items listed on procedures.
  • Document and track cap box inventory as they are used throughout the shift.
  • Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
  • Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
  • Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability
  • Perform items on the Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
  • Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
  • Clear cardboard, trash, and excess pallets from filler room.
  • Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
  • Change product code on x-ray machine.
  • Operate fork lift as necessary to resupply cap inventory.
  • 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.
  • 8pm - 4am - Monday - Friday / Saturdays as required based on Demand
  • Shift Premium - Shifts starting after 2pm - .50/Hour

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • 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 obtain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.
    • High School Diploma or GED Certificate

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range


$18.50 to start, Increase after 90 days

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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