Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America LINE 1 - NIGHT SHIFT - RETORT ASSISTANT in Schulenburg, Texas
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures that Retort loading and unloading equipment is functional prior to startup.
Monitors chlorine levels in processing water.
Reports items that are out of specification, i.e., chlorine levels.
Maintains control of Cook-Chex cards and incubation samples.
Operates loaders, unloaders, and shuttle car functions when necessary.
Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders to supervisor.
Isolates deviated product when a hold situation occurs and informs supervisor.
Performs vegetable delumper on salsa and white dip days (see Vegetable Delumper job description).
Monitors and tests function of turned over jar detectors.
Clears jars from Hydrocooler exit on a regular basis.
Utilizes inventory of all ingredients on a first in/first out basis.
Operates hand-held scanning device to maintain accurate inventory.
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.
Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
Assists in training new operators.
Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contribute to team based efforts.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Shift Hours - 830PM-430AM - MONDAY - FRIDAY
Starting Rate - $18.50 + .50/hour Shift Differential - Start Times of 2pm or Later
90 Day Rate Increase to $22.97
Requirements
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Basic computer skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage.
Perform necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
Knowledge with machines, tools, equipment and Lock Out/Tag Out.
Effective Communication - Verbal & Written