Vacation Relief Person

California Dairies•Visalia, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The butter production vacation relief person must know and understand every job in the butter department. Their hours may vary from day to day, and their days off may vary from week to week. This role involves performing jobs on all shifts as requested by the production supervisor, which may include sanitation, machine operator, churn operator, break relief, palletizing, rework, or other assigned duties within the production department. When not covering vacations, this person will work in the butter department as assigned. The position requires maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area, assisting with break and lunch relief, and ensuring all work is done in a timely and proper fashion. Adherence to company policies, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), and Safety Rules and procedures, is mandatory. The role also involves training new hires and employees as needed, and notifying the supervisor if standards are not met. Food safety and quality are key responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to work in a quick and efficient manner.
Must be able to read and understand all company rules and GMP’s.
Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.
Must be able to work well with other people.
Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
Proficient in verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computation skills.
Has demonstrated the ability to run equipment efficiently.
Must have the ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions.
Minimum one month of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
English is required as the written and spoken language.
Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license.
General knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.
Must be able to stand on feet for at least a two-hour consecutive time period and up to 8-12 hours.
Lifts up to 55 pounds on a repetitive basis.
Expected to carry 55 pounds on a repetitive basis.
Occasional lifting/carrying above 55 pounds may be required.
Frequently pushes and pulls up to, but not limited to, 55 pounds in a repetitive manner.
Will bend and stoop often.
Will sometimes squat.
Occasional kneeling/crawling may be required.
Will often twist and turn while carrying.
Will occasionally climb and/or balance.
Will frequently reach in a repetitive manner.
Will frequently grasp and manipulate in a repetitive manner.

Nice To Haves

Climb stairs, ladders and work in confined spaced.
Subjected to temperatures ranging from 30 degrees F to 130 degrees F.
Use of non-slip footwear is necessary due to slippery and wet floors.
Use of rubber gloves is necessary to preform job functions.
Constantly subjected to moving mechanical parts.
On occasions will be subjected to chemicals including caustic, acid, and chlorine.
Working area is noisy and may require that hearing protection be worn at all times.
May be required to enter a confined space.

Responsibilities

Perform jobs on all shifts as requested by the production supervisor which may include: sanitation, machine operator, churn operator, break relief, palletizing, rework or other jobs that may be created in the production department.
When not covering vacations, this person will work in the butter department as assigned.
Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area.
Responsible for training new hires and employees as needed.
Must notify supervisor in the event that standards are not met.
Assist with break and lunch relief as needed.
Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
Follow all company Policies, such as but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Foods (SQF), and Safety Rules and procedures.
Required to climb stairs, ladders and work in confined spaced.
Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 30 degrees F to 130 degrees F.
Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.
Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly.
Responsible for keeping all floors, walls, machines, and pipes clean.
Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.
Food Safety and Quality are the responsibilities of this position.
Perform other duties as assigned.