Dairy Farmers of America

Upstairs Operator - Mid Shift, Processing

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Texas (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Empty bags of seasoning into seasoning bag breaks
  • Empty bags of ingredients into the componenter bag breaks
  • Operate componenter
  • Operate hoists and trolleys to load supersacks at designated stations
  • Operate seasoning receivers
  • Enter accurate product and Lot number data per batch on HMI
  • Mix minors for salsa run at cook station
  • Perform misc weigh out for hand dump stations
  • Empty pre-weighed out bags of ingredients into the hand dump stations
  • Monitor ingredient supply and delivery to the liquefier kitchen
  • Operates forklift in safe manner.
  • Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
  • Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
  • Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
  • Perform items on the Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
  • Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
  • Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
  • Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
  • Assists in training new operator.
  • Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based efforts.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Starting Rate - $18.50
  • Rate Increase at 90 Days
  • 12pm-8pm-- - Monday - Friday - Saturdays Possible based on Demand

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Education and Experience

  • GED Certificate or High School Diploma

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • Must be able to attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.
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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