Processing Operator

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: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday night shift (6:00pm-6:30am) or Thursday, Friday, Saturday night shift (6:00pm-6:30am. Shift also includes working 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

Requirements

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

Pay Range $26.00 / hour