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 operating processing equipment and moving materials to designated stations. The role supports the liquefier kitchen, maintains accurate production and inventory records, and helps ensure safe, sanitary, and quality-compliant operations. The position is scheduled from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays possible based on demand. 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.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Must be able to attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

Empty bags of seasoning into seasoning bag breaks and bags of ingredients into componenter bag breaks.
Operate the componenter, seasoning receivers, hoists, and trolleys to load supersacks at designated stations.
Enter accurate product and lot number data for each batch on the HMI.
Mix minors for salsa runs at the cook station and 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 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 and maintain accurate inventory levels and product traceability.
Perform tasks on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
Handle cleaning chemicals safely using appropriate safety equipment, including gloves and eyewear.
Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production and maintain a safe work environment.
Assist in training new operators and contribute positively to team-based efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.