PM Shift-Table Operator
About The Position
The Table Operator ensures production tables are in good condition before curd is pumped into them. The role monitors curd and ingredients to ensure cheese meets specifications and reaches the required pH level before whey is drained and water is added. The operator also supports cooker/molder operations, performs cleaning and sanitation tasks, maintains accurate production documentation, and follows plant safety, food safety, quality, and sanitation standards. This is a PM-shift position with rotating days off. Pay is $24.00 per hour, including a $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM. Paid overtime is offered.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic math experience.
- Participate in the safety observation program.
- Follow safety, GMP, and HACCP programs.
- Ability to work safely around chemicals and moving equipment.
- Ability to maintain the work area to 5S standards.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Responsibilities
- Monitor curd pH and ingredients.
- Add salt to tables.
- Complete production logs accurately and submit documentation promptly.
- Perform CIP on tables as needed.
- Relieve the cooker/molder operator as needed.
- Assist the cooker/molder operator with changing RMC molds.
- Submit samples for laboratory testing.
- Assist CIP crews with tear-downs of the curd tables.
- Clean the curd augers.
- Keep the work area clean and maintain 5S standards.
- Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
- Follow Dairy Farmers of America GMP and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
- Adhere to DFA quality, safety, and GMP policies and procedures, and report nonconformities.
- Attend required safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF training.
- Monitor critical control points under the plant HACCP plan and take corrective actions when necessary.
- Exhibit DFA values and ethics through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k employer match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid AD&D, STD, and LTD
- 144 hours of paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid overtime
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
