Mid-Shift Dryer Operator

Dairy Farmers of America • Garden City, KS

20h • Onsite

About The Position

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to
include processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g.,
Receiver, Palletizer, Blend/Filler/CIP/Mix/Packaging/Loader operators). This may
include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs

· Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment on the production line

· Ensure that the proper materials are used for each product being produced

· Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks

· Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in
both hard copy and electronic format

· Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment;
complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run

· Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed

· Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties

· Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and
notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of
production

· Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format
and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is
documented in accordance with SOP’s

· Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality,
throughput, and troubleshoot

· Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner
consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation
requirements

· Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state
and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level
of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities,
duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
• Knowledge of plant operations
• Proficiency with company computer systems
• Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to perform task and duties under general supervision
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Palletizer, Blend/Filler/CIP/Mix/Packaging/Loader operators). This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs
• Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment on the production line
• Ensure that the proper materials are used for each product being produced
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks
• Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format
• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment; complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
• Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

What This Job Offers

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