Cook Operator - Night Shift, Processing

Dairy Farmers of America•Schulenburg, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the batching and cooking of all products. The Cook Operator will add ingredients to the Liquifier for specific recipes, monitor processing, and ensure accuracy of ingredient amounts, mixing times, and other specifications. The role also involves examining product for defects, obtaining samples for the lab, maintaining a clean work area, and reporting machinery or quality issues. Additionally, the Cook Operator will handle cleaning chemicals safely, perform CIP sanitizing, assist other operators, utilize scanners for inventory and traceability, document production details, and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The role also includes performing sanitation tasks, maintaining a safe environment, assisting in training new operators, and contributing to team efforts. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
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.
Able to effectively communicate in writing & speech (English)
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.

Responsibilities

Batching and cooking of all products.
Adds ingredients to Liquifier for specific recipe being produced and begins processing.
Monitors and ensures accuracy of ingredient amounts, mixing times, homogenizer pressure temperature specifications, etc. for product being produced.
Examines product and/or ingredients for any noticeable defects, i.e., questionable appearances, odors, etc., and informs supervisor.
Obtains all necessary samples of product and delivers samples to lab in a timely manner.
Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times, i.e. hosing off ingredient dust from tanks, discarding ingredient bags, making sure floor area is free of debris, etc..
Reports machinery or quality issues to Supervisor as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
Performs CIP sanitizing utilizing procedures and methods.
Assists Downstairs Operator with diced tomato pumping and breaking down of totes during salsa runs.
Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
Accurately documents lots, quantities, times, and ingredients.
Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
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 effort
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.