3rd Shift - Utility Worker

Dairy Farmers of America; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in New York seeks a versatile general production worker to join our facility. The role involves supporting multiple departments, adapting to production needs, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to follow directions, work well in a team, keep accurate records, and communicate in English. Certification or license requirements may apply during employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of jobs within the assigned department and across the facility.
• Perform duties as required by production fluctuations and requirements.
• Report food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.
• Obtain and maintain all certifications and licenses required.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
• Follow DFA GMPs and regulatory, safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Record keeping

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Certification/license may be required

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform multiple job duties and responsibilities depending on department vacancies.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a working knowledge of jobs within assigned department and across the facility
• Perform all duties assigned throughout the facility caused by production fluctuations and requirements
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Obtain and maintain all certifications and licenses required
• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experienced preferred
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

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

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

• None

BACKUP SUPPORT TO POSITION(S)

• N/A

TRAVEL

No travel required

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans