Production Associate

Job Description

GREAT BENEFITS!

Pacific Dairy Solutions is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Pacific Dairy Solutions we create liquid ice cream mix for soft serve ice cream machines and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

General Purpose

Operate filler equipment of various product families following regulatory standards.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment of the production line

Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks

Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product

Make adjustments to filler timing and filling; check mat as needed

Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties

Collect required samples needed for quality assurance testing

Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced

Watch for jams on the label operator and effectively thread wrap to prevent downtime due to error

Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner

Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run

Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed

Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s

Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately

Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

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 as required

OUR FILLER OPERATOR POSITION STARTS AT:

19.00 per hour

.25 Raise after 90 Days and 180 Days

SCHEDULE: Day Shift 5am-5pm

BENEFITS:

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Service recognition and employee rewards

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED required

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and assist others when lifting is required

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Must be willing to work weekends and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $19.60 / hour