Job Description

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a farmer-owned, dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. DFA Bruce is part of the Cheese, Taste and Flavors Division manufacturing dairy-based ingredients and innovative flavor solutions for customers in the food manufacturing and food service channels. DFA has the capability to produce a variety of high-quality products including cheese to custom formulations and trendsetting dairy ingredients. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

DFA offers comprehensive health insurance to all employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield including FSA/HSA, Virtual Care, Surgery Resources, and Diabetes Care. Additionally Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, Life Insurance, 401K with company match is also offered.

DFA employees are eligible for vacation benefits on the first day of the month after their hire date. Employees are eligible for up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation time.

DFA Bruce has an immediate opening for Night Production Operator.No experience required; training provided. This position will work a 2-2-3 schedule from 4:30pm-4:30am. The position pay is $23.30/hour plus an additional $1.50 shift premium.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in different areas of the plant handling ingredients and finished products by measuring, batching, mixing, bagging, organizing, and stacking.
• Keep warehouse and production floor organized.
• 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).
• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to work weekends or holidays, if necessary

An Equal Opportunity Employer