Check Weight Operator - Schulenburg, United States - Dairy Farmers of America

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

    1 week ago

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    Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Inspects the required number of containers for proper weight control in accordance with procedure.
    • Ensures that container weights are within the acceptable parameters and adjusts as necessary.
    • When weights exceed the maximum allowed on retort products, immediately shut down the line and notify management.
    • Reports to management when weight control cannot be maintained.
    • Assists and communicates with filler operators on filler operations, CIP cleanups, initial startup, startup from downtime, broken jar cleanup, etc.
    • Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly; then delivers paperwork to the quality control lab.
    • Maintains supply of caps in Hopper along with Filler Operator.
    • Monitors closure quality and reports to management any issues.
    • Communicates effectively with de-palletizer operator.
    • Checks cap and glass quality of x-ray rejects. Ensures defects are delivered to the lab for analysis.
    • Track discarded jars and any other items listed on procedures.
    • Document and track cap box inventory as they are used throughout the shift.
    • Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
    • Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
    • Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability
    • Perform items on the Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
    • Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
    • Clear cardboard, trash, and excess pallets from filler room.
    • Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
    • Change product code on x-ray machine.
    • Operate fork lift as necessary to resupply cap inventory.
    • 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 efforts.
    • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.