Dryer Rover, 4pm-4am

Dairy Farmers of America • Zumbrota, MN

2d

About The Position

The Dry Side Rover assists the dryer operator and bagger operator to ensure customers receive safe, sealed, quality cheese powders that meet DFA manufacturing specifications. The role supports dryer and bagging operations, product changeovers, quality checks, sanitation, routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, packaging, and movement of finished goods.

The position requires working a full 12-hour shift and performing assigned duties safely, accurately, and at required production speeds. Employees must be able to learn operating and cleaning procedures for the equipment and perform different departmental functions as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work a full 12-hour shift.
• Ability to physically perform assigned duties, including cleaning.
• Ability to learn operating and cleaning procedures and practices for the position's equipment, including new operations and equipment assigned by management.
• Ability to perform work safely and sanitarily.
• Ability to work proficiently, neatly, and accurately at required speeds.
• Ability to perform duties resulting in a high-quality product.
• Ability to perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently as required.
• Ability to learn and perform various departmental functions needed to perform essential duties.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Follow DFA GMPs and comply with corporate and regulatory food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Assist and provide relief to the dryer operator and bagger operator.
• Maintain the top of the dryer, including picking up clamps, gaskets, pipes, and related items.
• Keep the tower area and ground floor clean, sanitary, and organized, putting items away when not in use.
• Perform shutdowns between products and before wash-ups.
• Ensure proper product coding and verify label accuracy.
• Collect product samples and ensure quality samples are taken and delivered to the lab.
• Manage waste.
• Monitor equipment for abuse, breakdowns, and other issues.
• Maintain operating records.
• Assist with washouts and changeovers.
• Label bags and totes.
• Perform all required quality assurance checks in the bagging room.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Wrap pallets and move finished goods to the warehouse.
• Resupply packaging materials.

What This Job Offers

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