cook / blender operator - night shift - line 2 - Schulenburg, United States - Dairy Farmers of America

    Dairy Farmers of America
    Dairy Farmers of America Schulenburg, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Description

    General Purpose:

    Batching and cooking of all products.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Adds ingredients to Liquifier for specific recipe being produced and begins processing.
  • Monitors and ensures accuracy of ingredient amounts, mixing times, homogenizer pressure temperature specifications, etc. for product being produced.
  • Examines product and/or ingredients for any noticeable defects, ., questionable appearances, odors, etc., and informs supervisor.
  • Obtains all necessary samples of product and delivers samples to lab in a timely manner.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times, . hosing off ingredient dust from tanks, discarding ingredient bags, making sure floor area is free of debris, etc..
  • Reports machinery or quality issues to Supervisor as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
  • Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
  • Performs CIP sanitizing utilizing procedures and methods.
  • Assists Downstairs Operator with diced tomato pumping and breaking down of totes during salsa runs.
  • Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
  • Accurately documents lots, quantities, times, and ingredients.
  • Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
  • Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
  • Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
  • Assists in training new operator.
  • Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based effort
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday 8pm - 4am
  • Possible Saturdays based on Demand
  • Shift Differential Paid at $.50/per hour with shifts starting at 2pm or Later
  • Requirements

    EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

    Minimum Requirements:

    Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
  • Able to effectively communicate in writing & speech (English)
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • Must be able to attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.