R.O. Operator Relief

Dairy Farmers of America • Turlock, CA

120d • $24 - $28

About The Position

The position involves monitoring and processing whey to meet customer specifications while operating various whey equipment safely and efficiently. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and good manufacturing practices, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Employees are expected to maintain a safe working environment and exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America. Training in safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF is required, along with responsibilities for documentation and corrective actions related to critical control points.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be able to learn Dairy Filtration Systems within a 5 week period
• Good computer skills
• Good math skills
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Pasteurizer's License
• Must be able to abide by all Safety and GMP policies
• Must be a self-starter and work under minimum supervision
• Must learn SAP
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

• Operate a Whey HTST Pasteurizer
• Operate a Whey Cream Batch Pasteurizing system
• Operate a Whey Clarifier
• Operate a MSA-300 Separator
• Operate and CIP Ultra Filtration units
• Operate and CIP Reverse Osmosis units
• Operate R.O. Polisher units
• Operate a CIP system
• Adjust all equipment to meet production specifications
• Communicate with truck drivers professionally
• Load out WPC
• Load out Lactose
• Perform a safe and sanitary operation
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan
• Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Employer Match
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid
• 144 hours of Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Sign-On Bonus $1,500

What This Job Offers

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