Job Description

Shift: 3PM-11:30PM and 11:00PM- 7:30AM with Rotating Days Off

General Purpose: Relief days off for Table Operator, Brine Operator and RMC Operator

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete all Table Operator duties and responsibilities
• Complete all Cooker/RMC Operator duties and responsibilities
• Complete all Loader Operator duties and responsibilities
• Prepare each vat according to recipe
• Monitor curd pH's and add ingredients as needed
• Adjust cheese cook temperatures as needed for different recipes
• Mold cheese to proper weight and shape
• Submit sample for lab testing
• Take representative samples of vats to the lab for testing
• Maintain good vat separation
• Monitor the flow of incoming and outgoing cheese
• Clean brine filters every 2 hours
• Complete production logs accurately
• Change RMC molds safely
• Clean and CIP the Cooker as needed
• Clean and CIP the Tables as needed
• Assist the CIP crew as needed
• Maintain work area up to 5S standards
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan
• Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly
• 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

Pay

• Competitive pay $22.00 to $26.00 per hour based on experience
• Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM
• Paid Overtime
• Sign - On Bonus $1,500

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Employer Match
• Life Insurance – Company Paid
• AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid
• 144 hours of Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Must have basic math experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work over time when required
• Must be able to learn basic computer skills for touch screen operation
• Must participate in the safety observation, 5S and Leader Standard Work program
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer