Blend Operator

Oak Farms Dairy; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Farms Dairy is seeking a production associate to ensure quality, food safety and product specifications are met in our Dallas facility. You will monitor blending equipment, control valves and temperatures, and perform testing and sampling for the lab as part of daily operations.

Responsibilities include assembling/disassembling equipment for cleaning, maintaining accurate records, and supporting continuous improvement efforts while adhering to SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

• Review all quality, food safety and product specifications
• Monitor blending equipment according to the specifications of components and blend amounts
• Control valves, pumps, speed, and temperatures in accordance with industry standards for blending
• Adhere to established testing procedures and provide required samples to the laboratory
• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing and operating per manufacturer instructions
• Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments
• Engage in dismantling, assembling, and installing refrigeration equipment
• 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 required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• 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

Job description

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review all quality, food safety and product specifications
• Monitor blending equipment according to the specifications of components and blend amounts
• Control valves, pumps, speed, and temperatures in accordance with industry standards for blending
• Adhere to established testing procedures and provide required samples to the laboratory
• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing and operating per manufacturer instructions
• Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments
• Engage in dismantling, assembling, and installing refrigeration equipment
• 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 required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• 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
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• 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 including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

21.47

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An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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