Blend Operator Days - 4am-4pm

Dairy Farmers of America; Zumbrota (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Blend Operator for DFA Ingredient Solutions in Minnesota. The role ensures compliance with GMP, food safety, and quality standards while performing batch preparation, QA checks, and routine maintenance.

Strong math and reading English skills required; manufacturing experience preferred. Responsibilities include operating analytical tools, maintaining sanitation, and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read and follow procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Proficient math skills for batch calculations and quality checks.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures and equipment handling.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Weighs each ingredient and adds to the batch.
• Ensures product is ready to dry and within specifications.
• Performs QA checks in the mix room.
• Operates pH meter and refractometer for quality control.
• Performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Follows GMPs and sanitation requirements.
• Attends safety meetings and participates in training.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Safety rules interpretation

Math calculations

Independent work

Machine operation knowledge

Lockout/tagout safety

Reading/writing English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

pH meter

Refractometer

Lockout tagout procedures

Cleaning equipment

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