Blend Operator Days - 4am-4pm

Dairy Farmers of America; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Blend Operator to join DFA Ingredient Solutions GMP in Minnesota. The role involves weighing ingredients, ensuring product readiness, and performing QA checks in the mix room while following GMPs and safety procedures.

The position requires basic math, reading/writing English, and the ability to operate and interpret readings from pH meters and refractometers. Training and safety meetings are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Weighs each ingredient and adds to the batch.
• Operates pH meter, refractometer, etc., to keep product within specifications.
• Performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Follows GMPs and safety procedures.
• Assists with safety analyses and on-the-job training.

Skills

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Machine operation knowledge

Lockout/tagout knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

pH meter

Refractometer

Job description

General Purpose:

The Blend Operator is responsible for following all DFA Ingredient Solutions GMP’s and working in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, and quality and sanitation requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Weighs each ingredient and add to the batch
• Ensures the product is ready to dry
• Carries out all QA checks in the mix room
• Operates the pH meter, refractometer, etc. to keep product within specifications
• Performs necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
• Follows established plant operating and cleaning procedures
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices
• Assists with safety analysis and on the job training of new employees
• Attends educational training seminars as needed (i.e. loss control)
• Attends and participates in safety meetings
• Reports unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents immediately to supervisor
• Assists in accident investigations
• Covers vacations and overtime as needed or required
• Assists with duties in other departments as needed

Performs other work as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and job safety analysis
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
• Performs work independently, as required
• Knowledge with machines, tools, equipment, and lockout tagout

Must be able to read, write and speak English