Dairy Farmers of America

Filler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Springfield, MO (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operate filler equipment of various product lines following regulatory standards

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Clean and set, operate and monitor equipment of the production line.
  • Perform all required quality checks, weights and documentation.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
  • Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced
  • Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
  • Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed
  • Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
  • Must follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all Corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements along with other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILTIES

  • Able to effectively work in a team environment
  • Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
  • Able to use company computer systems
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Able to follow directions
  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal

PAY

Starting pay rate $22.28 per hour with Time and ½ rate of $33.42 per hour and Double Time rate or $44.56 per hour

After 90-day, minimum pay rate $26.30 per hour with Time and ½ rate of $39.45 per hour and Double Time rate of $52.60 per hour.

Qualifications

Applicant must have High School Diploma/GED

Must be 18+ years of age

Must be available to work full time, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts, weekends and overtime required. Must complete pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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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