Upstairs Operator - Night Shift, Processing

Dairy Farmers of America•Schulenburg, TX

About The Position

The Upstairs Operator performs ingredient and seasoning handling and processing tasks, including loading and operating equipment, entering batch information, and supplying ingredients to the liquefier kitchen. The role follows food safety, quality, sanitation, inventory, and workplace safety requirements. The operator also reports maintenance issues, assists with training, and contributes to team efforts. The schedule is 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays possible based on demand. The starting rate is $18.50, with a rate increase at 90 days.

Requirements

GED certificate or high school diploma.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Must attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

Empty bags of seasoning into seasoning bag breaks.
Empty bags of ingredients into componenter bag breaks.
Operate the componenter.
Operate hoists and trolleys to load supersacks at designated stations.
Operate seasoning receivers.
Enter accurate product and lot number data for each batch on the HMI.
Mix minors for salsa runs at the cook station.
Perform miscellaneous weigh-outs for hand dump stations.
Empty pre-weighed ingredient bags into hand dump stations.
Monitor ingredient supply and delivery to the liquefier kitchen.
Operate a forklift safely.
Report maintenance issues as they occur and submit work orders when necessary.
Follow DFA Good Manufacturing Practices and corporate, regulatory, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Use scanners or thin client units to make SAP transactions, maintain accurate inventory levels, and ensure product traceability.
Perform items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
Handle cleaning chemicals safely using appropriate equipment, such as gloves and eyewear.
Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
Maintain a safe environment and perform all duties safely.
Assist in training new operators.
Function within a team-based structure and contribute positively to team efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.