HTST Operator

Dairy Farmers of America • Houston, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves coordinating the daily HTST production operation, including processing and filling of product. The operator will be responsible for measuring work outcomes and processes, taking actions toward continuous improvement, and maintaining productivity and quality management. A key aspect of the role is reporting any food safety and food quality issues to management immediately. The position also requires obtaining and maintaining all necessary certifications and licenses, ensuring safe working conditions for employees, and complying with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety. Adherence to DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements is essential.

Requirements

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work 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 in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experienced preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
• BiLingual a Plus (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily HTST production operation, processing, and filling of product
• Measure work outcome and processes while taking actions toward continuous improvement
• Maintain productivity and quality management
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Obtain and maintain all certifications and licenses required
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

What This Job Offers

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