DOWNSTAIRS OPERATOR - NIGHT SHIFT - LINE 1

Dairy Farmers of America • TX

63d • $18 - $22

About The Position

The position involves adding vegetables to batches and performing various tasks related to food production. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety and sanitation practices, and effective communication with team members.

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.
• 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

• Adds the necessary ingredients to batches according to the appropriate batch sheet.
• Pumps tomatoes into tomato tank and buffers them to proper pH during queso runs.
• Inspects quality of vegetables used in batches for any noticeable defects and informs management.
• Mixes seasonings and starches in Liquefier during white dip runs.
• Rehydrates onions during white dip runs.
• Records all required information for traceability purposes, i.e. batch sheets, logs, etc.
• Dumps paste and diced tomatoes during salsa runs.
• Utilizes ingredients on a first in/first out basis.
• Attaches the correct flow lines for product movement.
• CIPs all equipment used for downstairs vegetable at end of runs.
• Connects all downstairs equipment for the next product run.
• Assists the cheese liquefier and cook with their assigned duties during smooth and cheesy runs.
• Communicates with fellow processing members.
• Performs quality tests on ingredients when necessary and reports any concerns to management.
• Keeps floor area clean and free of debris.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
• Utilizes scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
• Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
• Maintains sanitary equipment conditions during production.
• Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and works in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
• Maintains a safe environment and performs other duties in a safe manner at all times.
• Assists in training new operators.
• Ability to function in a team-based structure and positively contributes to team-based efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• $18.50 starting rate + .50/hour shift differential - start time of 2PM or later.
• $22.97 rate after 90 days of employment + .50/hour shift differential - start time of 2PM or later.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees