Dairy Farmers of America

Machine Operator

Dairy Farmers of America  •  $52k/yr  •  Mechanicsburg, PA (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Starting Payrate: $26/HR

Attractive work hours!

Work 36 hours per week and get paid for 40 hours per week

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for highly dependable team players to join our staff as a MACHINE OPERATOR at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. The role of the Machine Operator is to perform as a member of the Operations Team in various functions as assigned that include: Packaging, Labeling and Depalletizing/Palletizing.

If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing, are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you and we are proud to offer you access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day.

Hiring day shift (6:00am - 6:30pm) and night shift (6:00pm - 6:30am). 12 hour shifts.

Scheduled days are Monday thru Wednesday or Thursday thru Saturday. Hiring is based off of business needs and candidate availability.

All crews in Production are required to work an occasional Sunday - which are preplanned.

Work (3) 12 hours shifts each week and get paid for 40 hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate equipment for automated packaging, labeling, palletizing or depalletizing of product as assigned.
  • Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance repairs as needed.
  • Engage in problem solving to assist in improving safety, quality, yields and productivity.
  • Maintain accurate production records that are written, and computer based.
  • Review charts, screens, quality check sheets and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format.
  • Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment.
  • Assist with training efforts in functional area as needed.
  • Maintain a high level of safety and quality awareness and a high degree of urgency.
  • Be a working part of the team.
  • Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
  • Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
  • Follows all DFA GMP's and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Prior manufacturing experience preferred
  • Ability to learn and apply to plant environment
  • Be an effective communicator
  • Basic PC Skills.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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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