Cottage Cheese Operator - 3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Farmington, MN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Kemps has immediate job openings for well-versed machine operators to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. A few job responsibilities include setting up and sanitizing equipment, operating filler and all related packaging equipment, filling totes, filling bulk sour cream, blending flavor ingredients, palletizing, cleaning of pumps/floors/walls, and other duties as assigned. Cover breaks and other employee absences. Machine operators will be responsible for processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.

Requirements

Basic math skills
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

Setting up and sanitizing equipment
Operating filler and all related packaging equipment
Filling totes
Filling bulk sour cream
Blending flavor ingredients
Palletizing
Cleaning of pumps/floors/walls
Covering breaks and other employee absences
Processing finished or raw materials
Communicating effectively with all departments
Meeting daily deadlines
Operating all equipment related to both Cottage Cheese #3 filler and #7
Operating all equipment involved in packaging line
Cleaning all filling equipment, pumps, motors, blending equipment, floors, walls
Filling out records and reports
Supplying the line with cups, lids, and other supplies
Operating other packaging equipment when Cottage Cheese line is not running
Other duties as assigned