Processing Operator

Job Description

Starting Payrate: $26/HR

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for highly dependable team players to join our staff as PROCESSING OPERATORS at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. The key role of a Processing Operator is to process raw ingredients into a finished dairy product using industrial processing equipment.

If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing, are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you and we are proud to offer you access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day.

Shift: Night Shift (6:00pm-6:30am) Monday thru Wednesday OR Thursday thru Saturday + every other Sunday - depending on the business needs.

Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment according to company and recipe standards

• Comprehend written instructions and recipes when putting together ingredients and starting a new batch of products

• Utilize ingredients on a first in/first out basis

• Perform quality tests on ingredients when necessary and report any concerns to management

• Maintain accurate production records that are written, and computer based. - Review charts, screens, quality check sheets and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format

• Monitor machinery and adjust the controls for devices as needed

• Report, troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance repairs as they occur

• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment.

• Assist with training in functional area as needed

• Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements

• Maintain a high level of safety and quality awareness and a high degree of urgency

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures

• Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Completion of a high school diploma or GED program

• Able to read, write, and speak English

• Ability to follow all appropriate safety standards in food production

• Knowledge of basic math and reading comprehension skills

• 1-3 years prior manufacturing experience preferred. Experience working in food production or in an industrial kitchen a plus

• Knowledge of quality assurance practices preferred

• Ability to learn and apply to plant environment

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Solid PC skills

• Sit down forklift experience preferred

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $26.00 / hour