Production Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•El Dorado Springs, MO

10d

About The Position

The Production Operator is responsible for multiple aspects of manufacturing, packaging, and distributing powdered dairy products in a production facility. The role follows applicable sanitation, safety, and good manufacturing practices, as well as corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. The operator works with production equipment and machinery, maintains a clean and sanitary work environment, follows manufacturing instructions and production schedules, completes compliance documentation, and samples finished products for laboratory testing. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform basic tasks using a computer.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assemble, operate, and disassemble equipment and machinery.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment while following cleaning process specifications and safely utilizing chemicals.
Operate a forklift, chain hoist, and industrial scale.
Read, comprehend, and follow manufacturing instructions, batch records, and production schedules.
Complete regulatory compliance documentation as needed.
Sample finished product for laboratory testing.
Follow good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Demonstrate honesty, discretion, and sound judgment consistent with Dairy Farmers of America's values and ethics.
Adhere to Quality, Safety, and GMP policies and procedures, and report nonconformities.
Attend required training, including Safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF training.