Paste Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Zumbrota, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a farmer-owned, dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA Zumbrota is part of the Ingredient Solutions Division manufacturing dairy-based ingredients and innovative flavor solutions for customers in the food manufacturing and food service channels. Ingredient Solutions has the capability to produce a variety of high-quality products including cheese to custom formulations and trendsetting dairy ingredients. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

Requirements

Basic computer skills
Ability to issue ingredients into SAP
Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and job safety analysis
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
Performs work independently, as required
Knowledge with machines, tools, equipment, and Lockout Tagout
Must be able to read, write and speak English
High School Diploma or equivalent
1 year manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Weighs each ingredient and add to the batch
Ensures the product is ready to mix and barrel off
Follow MI to make paste
Carries out all QA checks in the mix room
Operates the pH meter, refractometer, etc. to keep product within specifications
Performs necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
Follows established plant operating and cleaning procedures
Follows Good Manufacturing Practices
Assists with safety analysis and on the job training of new employees
Attends educational training seminars as needed (i.e. loss control)
Attends and participates in safety meetings
Reports unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents immediately to supervisor
Assists in accident investigations
Covers vacations and overtime as needed or required
Assists with duties in other departments as needed
Ability to work flexible schedule of 40 hours each week including weekends as needed
Performs other work as assigned