Packaging Operator - Night Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Schulenburg, TX

About The Position

Operators are responsible for safety, operational efficiency, quality standards, preventive maintenance, sanitation, and administrative support. Each Operator follows a development plan, completes cross-training, and earns certification in at least four job functions. These requirements are mandatory to qualify for the Relief Operator position. Operators work in a team environment, sharing responsibilities, solving problems, achieving team goals, and contributing to continuous improvement. They may be assigned other work deemed necessary by a Supervisor or management to support team success. The position works in functional areas throughout the facility and supports improvements in safety, quality, yield, and productivity. Operators are expected to demonstrate ownership of safety and quality, follow Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and procedures, set up and operate equipment, monitor process controls, complete quality documentation, maintain sanitation and housekeeping standards, and perform assigned equipment inspections and preventive maintenance. Operators must be trained and signed off to operate the Filler and Retorts as minimum qualifications. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., with possible Saturdays based on product demand. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour. A performance evaluation and rate increase at 90 days may bring the rate to $24.04 or $24.37. A $0.50-per-hour shift differential applies to shifts starting at 2 p.m. or later.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
Proficiency in four direct areas of the production process.
Must be trained and signed off to operate Filler and Retorts as minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

SAP software experience.
Two to three years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in any functional area within the facility.
Participate in problem solving to improve safety, quality, yields, and productivity.
Participate in focus, safety, quality, or other teams; serve on at least one team supporting plant continuous improvement.
Demonstrate ownership of safety and quality and a high degree of urgency.
Follow Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and procedures to ensure safe operations.
Position work, set up jobs, adjust and operate equipment to ensure proper functioning and product manufacture.
Monitor statistical process information and report variations to the Supervisor or Quality Assurance Manager.
Monitor quality activities and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
Clean the task area daily, maintain an orderly work area, and perform detailed task-area cleaning during CIP; follow housekeeping and plant GMP requirements.
Inspect equipment as required, perform preventive maintenance in the assigned task area, and submit completed documentation.
Identify mechanical issues, recognize symptoms, list probable faulty functions, and limit failure analysis to no more than five minutes before calling maintenance.
Complete training and sign-off to operate the Filler and Retorts.
Perform other assignments determined necessary by the Supervisor or management to ensure team success.