Plant Relief Operator
Dairy Farmers of America
**Job Description**
Must be willing to work all shifts, weekends & overtime as required.
**COOLER OPERATION**
GENERAL PURPOSE
Perform job duties within the cooler/warehouse environment to provide relief for planned (vacation, breaks) and unexpected absences, to ensure the receiving, storing and distribution of product efficiently and accurately.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Assist in the loading and unloading of trailers
+ Monitor product, materials, and equipment to ensure items are readily available
+ Rotate stock according to code dates to ensure first-in, first-out rotation
+ Complete any task assigned due to vacancy within the department
+ Record movement of stock in and out of work area
+ 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
**PLANT OPERATION**
GENERAL PURPOSE
Perform job duties within the manufacturing environment to provide relief for planned (vacation, break) and unexpected absences to ensure the continual production of product.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment on the production line
+ Ensure that the proper materials are used for each product being produced
+ Complete all required documentation and quality checks
+ Record and document all production runs, downtime, weights, code dates, and label verifications
+ Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format
+ Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks on equipment in both manual and automated capacities
+ Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed
+ Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
+ Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
+ Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
+ Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
+ 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
**Requirements**
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
+ High school diploma or equivalent preferred
+ Production or general work experienced preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
+ Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
+ Able to effectively work in a team environment
+ Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
+ Able to work in a fast-paced environment
+ Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
+ Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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