Vacation Relief Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

The Vacation Relief Operator operates plant and production equipment safely and efficiently, maintains fill weights and package integrity, completes required production and sanitation documentation, and supports packaging operations. The role also performs equipment cleaning, maintenance, sanitation, and production coordination duties. The position has a rotating schedule on first, second, or third shift and may require running a shift in the absence of a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Production or general work experience preferred.
Knowledge of plant operations.
Working knowledge of state and federal dairy and aseptic regulations.
Must hold a valid CDPH Cannery Operator's License, or obtain it during training within two testing opportunities and 30 days; must also hold a valid Pasteurizers License or obtain one within 90 days.
Working knowledge of sanitation processes and ability to maintain a clean workstation.
Ability to become a company-certified user of material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, barrel trucks, reel dollies, and reel clamps.
Ability to use and understand plant equipment.
Ability to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to follow directions and carry out instructions.
Ability to write legible record-keeping entries.
Ability to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems.
Ability to perform tasks and duties under general supervision.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

Operate plant equipment safely and efficiently, recognizing problems.
Maintain proper fill weights and make adjustments as necessary.
Complete all required documentation accurately and thoroughly, including flawless CCP documentation.
Complete required package-integrity tasks.
Operate and clean package-coding equipment and maintain ink.
Pull laboratory samples and maintain accurate sample records.
Handle packaging material safely and sanitarily.
Complete material splices safely, efficiently, and sanitarily.
Change gaskets, maintain valves, and change sterile air filters according to maintenance requirements.
Clean conveyors inside and outside the filler and clean the filler room.
Perform preventive maintenance and service pumps, valves, tanks, homogenizers, VTIS equipment, and fillers.
Maintain proper levels of hydrogen peroxide, caustic, and acid.
Complete assigned sanitation duties and document them as required by the Master Sanitation Program.
Assist downstream packaging equipment operators as needed.
Reset Plant Codes and complete Plant Code Change documentation.
Run a shift in the absence of a supervisor and coordinate daily production activities.
Perform other duties as designated by the foreman and/or management.