Production Technician

Quality Product Operator$2000 Sign On BonusSafely make and deliver a quality product right the first time that meet or exceed company and customer expectations. Perform as a member of the operations team. Perform tasks required to work safely around manufacturing equipment; work safely in handling industrial cleaning chemicals; unload tankers, run, shutdown, and CIP the dryer, evaporator, and all associated equipment; and run and clean packaging equipment. Perform minor equipment maintenance. Adhere to all GMP, HACCP, safety, regulatory, and plant policies and procedures. Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and ensure that only the highest quality product is made. Work with facility leadership to engage in professional development in a learning organization. Work day or night shifts, 12-hour shift schedules including weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain a clean and sanitary environmentPerform all master sanitation dutiesMaintain general housekeeping of the production areasPerform tasks of receiving milk and starting, running, shutting down, and cleaning the dryer/evaporator and associated equipmentPerform required laboratory and quality checksAccurately maintain required logsPerform tasks in a timely and accurate mannerPerform all chemical testsComplete and store all required documents as per 5S standardsAchieve production goals (KPI's)Document processesParticipate in continuous improvement effortsExhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgmentAttend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issuesDedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arriveFollow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirementsAdhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformityEducation and Experience:High School Diploma or GED requiredPrior manufacturing experience preferredCompensation Details :The starting rate is $22.55, but increases eligible over time.Sign on bonus may be available.This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, short term disability, 401k and flex spending/HSA benefits.An Equal Opportunity Employer