This position includes an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues.
Responsibilities Include, but not limited to:
· Set up product pumps and lines
· Adhere to all SOP’s for cleaning all pumps and equipment
· Checking fill weights and container coding
· Completing order requirements
· Take samples for Quality Control laboratory
· CIP and hand clean all related equipment
· Accurately complete all associated records
· Communicate effectively with all personnel
· Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
· Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
· Comply with SQF and Company Guidelines to produce a safe and quality product
· Perform other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT
· Work environment is hot/cold/wet
· Work environment is indoors
· Work environment has consistent loud noise
· Work environment contains stairs and elevated surfaces
Qualifications
SKILLS REQUIRED
· Ability to communicate openly, clearly and effectively orally and in writing
· Ability to read, write, and understand English documentation
· Ability to support team environment
· Ability to work independently
Physical skills required:
· Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds frequently
· Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually entire shift
· Ability to climb and maintain balance
· Ability to use hands extensively
· Ability to operate forklift with certification
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
· High School Degree, or equivalent - Required
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
