Dairy Operator - Erlanger, KY

Archer Daniels Midland • Erlanger, KY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dairy Operator performs duties necessary to safely manufacture quality dairy formulations for shipment to Wild customers. This moderately supervised plant position operates dairy blending systems and associated equipment, follows manufacturing and quality instructions, handles materials and product packaging, completes required system transactions, and complies with food safety and regulatory procedures. The successful candidate must complete a background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work safely and foster a team environment.
• Ability to learn computer transactions from menu screens.
• In-house candidates must demonstrate above-average job performance and have no more than one current Written Disciplinary Warning.
• Must successfully complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior operational experience in a flavor, food, pharmaceutical, or chemical company.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and use training and daily awareness to protect employees and visitors; report unsafe conditions and equipment breakdowns to Dairy or other Team Leaders.
• Operate dairy blending systems according to instructions, including homogenizers, filters, and metal detectors, simultaneously if necessary.
• Clean equipment and the work area as assigned, including tasks on the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Read, understand, and follow manufacturing instructions on Manufacturing Orders.
• Check and add pre-weighed materials listed on Manufacturing Orders; precisely weigh raw materials and intermediates when necessary.
• Follow quality control and sampling procedures and report deviations to Team Leaders.
• Carry out rework and formula adjustments according to quality control and formula requirements.
• Package and sample products according to customer requirements on Order Headers and other documents.
• Report yield and other deviations to Team Leaders.
• Complete required transactions using AS400 terminals and handheld scanners.
• Follow Kosher, USDA, and other regulatory requirements, as well as ISO 9001, GMP, and HACCP procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to contribute to the team effort.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision insurance, and access to an on-site wellness center or gym reimbursement, as applicable.
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions, and cash balance plan.
• Discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability coverage, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, and identity theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and Colleague Giving Programs.
• Paid time off, including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED