Dairy Farmers of America

Processing Operator

Dairy Farmers of America  •  $52k/yr  •  Mechanicsburg, PA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Starting Payrate: $26/HR

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for highly dependable team players to join our staff as PROCESSING OPERATORS at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. The key role of a Processing Operator is to process raw ingredients into a finished dairy product using industrial processing equipment.

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.

Shift: Night Shift (6:00pm-6:30am) Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Sunday.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate equipment according to company and recipe standards
  • Comprehend written instructions and recipes when putting together ingredients and starting a new batch of products
  • Utilize ingredients on a first in/first out basis
  • Perform quality tests on ingredients when necessary and report any concerns to management
  • 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
  • Monitor machinery and adjust the controls for devices as needed
  • Report, troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance repairs as they occur
  • Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment.
  • Assist with training in functional area as needed
  • Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements
  • Maintain a high level of safety and quality awareness and a high degree of urgency
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
  • Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Completion of a high school diploma or GED program
  • Able to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to follow all appropriate safety standards in food production
  • Knowledge of basic math and reading comprehension skills
  • 1-3 years prior manufacturing experience preferred. Experience working in food production or in an industrial kitchen a plus
  • Knowledge of quality assurance practices preferred
  • Ability to learn and apply to plant environment
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Solid PC skills
  • Sit down forklift experience preferred

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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