Dairy Manufacturing Production Operator - Processing and Sanitation

Dairy Farmers of America•North Cornwall Township, PA

About The Position

Perform proficiently across multiple plant duties, providing relief in jobs and learning duties in production, packaging, sanitation, and other assigned roles. The position performs skilled and senior-level processing, machine-operator, and break-relief work in a dairy manufacturing environment. It supports operational efficiency, product quality, safety, sanitation, and production improvement. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of manufacturing or production experience; dairy or consumer goods industry experience preferred.
Able to follow directions and carry out instructions.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Manufacturing or production experience in the dairy or consumer goods industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of manufacturing line duties, including processing, machine-operator, and break-relief work such as Receiver, Blend/Filler/CIP/Retort/Evaporator/Pasteurizer operations; troubleshoot equipment and perform minor maintenance repairs as needed.
Review process and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput and troubleshoot issues.
Assist with training in the functional area as needed.
Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications in hard-copy and electronic formats.
Participate in problem solving to improve production, safety, quality, and yields.
Position work, set up jobs, and adjust and operate equipment to support efficient operations and proper product manufacturing.
Monitor statistical quality information and report variations to the supervisor and lab.
Inspect equipment and identify issues; perform preventative maintenance when needed.
Report food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.