Dairy Farmers of America

Utility Worker- 3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Frederick, MD (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Perform the duties required to ensure that assigned area is sanitary and clean. This includes but is not limited to removing trash and/or recycling from the plant and placing in designated location and dumping product waste into Tank 18 (waste tank)
  • Rework designated product as needed and complete and maintain all records as required
  • Assist the Half Gallon filler when time for boxing
  • Stock the lines with caps, labels, and/or cartons to help improve filler efficiencies
  • Carry out cleaning tasks from the Master Sanitation Sheet, or MSS, as instructed
  • Ensure that employee lunchroom and bathrooms are well maintained, including stocking of necessary items
  • Inspect wall mounted bins daily to make certain that all PPE and GMP requirements can be met by associates. This includes but is not limited to earplugs, beard/hairnets, soap dispensers, paper towels, and hand sanitizers
  • 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
  • Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
  • Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Certification and/or License - None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Skill in written and oral communication
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Able to be proactive in seeking solutions
  • Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
  • Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
  • Able to interpret and apply company policies
  • Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
  • Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
  • Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
  • Able to change task daily
  • Able to follow steps required to insure proper equipment operation
  • Able to use all compounds used in assigned areas with no known allergies or reactions
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Pay Range


19.00

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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