Upstairs Operator - Mid Shift, Processing

Dairy Farmers of America•Schulenburg, TX

About The Position

The Upstairs Operator works in processing and performs ingredient handling, equipment operation, inventory transactions, sanitation, and safety duties. The role supports production by loading and handling ingredients, operating processing equipment, monitoring ingredient supply, and maintaining accurate product and lot information. The operator also helps train new operators and contributes to team efforts. The position is scheduled from 12 p.m. to 8 p.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.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed 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 seasoning bags into seasoning bag breaks.
Empty ingredient bags 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 minor ingredients 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 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 tasks on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
Handle cleaning chemicals safely using appropriate protective equipment, such as gloves and eyewear.
Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
Maintain a safe environment and perform duties safely at all times.
Assist in training new operators.
Contribute positively to team-based efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.