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Dairy Farmers of America Production Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shift in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania

Job Description

· Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include highly skilled / senior-level processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Blend/Filler/CIP/Retort/ Evaporator/Pasteurizer operators). This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs

· Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot

· Assist with training efforts in functional area as needed

· Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format

· Engage in problem solving to assist in improving production, safety, quality, and yields

· Ensure operational efficiencies by positioning work, setting up of jobs, adjusting and operating equipment for proper functions and manufacturing of product

· Perform quality monitoring of statistical information and report on variations to supervisor and lab

· Inspect and identify any issues and perform preventative maintenance when needed

· Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately

· Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

· Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

SCHEDULE: This position will be 2nd shift, 3rd shift, or a combination of both with weekends and holiday's required.

BENEFITS:

  • Competitive pay

  • Paid vacation and holidays

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits

  • 401k with company match

  • Career growth opportunities

  • Service recognition and employee rewards

  • Employee referral program

  • Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED preferred

  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal

  • Effective verbal and written communications skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks

  • Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high

  • Must be able to work in a wet environment and work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35–40 degrees Fahrenheit

  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays

  • May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $21.74 - $27.17 / hour

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