Break Relief Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Rockford, IL

About The Position

This position relieves other operators, to include all Class A jobs, fills in for absent employees as needed, as well as performs work associated with line prep including but not limited to, cleaning tanks, & re-sanitizing lines, setting up lines, restocking lines, and other general housekeeping duties as assigned. Load/unload and move items as assigned (including loading and unloading trailers) Sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units. Mark or place identifying labels on product loads, ensuring that all finished product is coded properly. Record movement of stock in and out of work areas. Complete any task assigned due to vacancy withing a department Monitor materials, products and equipment at each step of the process and reports irregularities to supervisor. Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency or production. Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality throughput, and troubleshoot. Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area. Follow all required work safe practices. Responsible for food safety, prerequisite programs and food quality related to designated area. The requirements here 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Load/unload and move items as assigned (including loading and unloading trailers)
Sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units.
Mark or place identifying labels on product loads, ensuring that all finished product is coded properly.
Record movement of stock in and out of work areas.
Complete any task assigned due to vacancy withing a department
Monitor materials, products and equipment at each step of the process and reports irregularities to supervisor.
Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency or production.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's
Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality throughput, and troubleshoot.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Follow all required work safe practices.
Responsible for food safety, prerequisite programs and food quality related to designated area.