CHECK WEIGHT OPERATOR - Processing Night Shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Schulenburg (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Night Shift Packaging Operator in Schulenburg, TX to monitor container weights, ensure GMP compliance, and support line operations.

You will work 8pm–4am with a $0.50/hr shift premium after 2pm, perform SAP inventory updates, and assist fillers while maintaining clean, safe production areas.

Qualifications

• Basic math, including ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to read and understand written, oral, or diagram instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect containers for proper weight; ensure weights are within parameters.
• Notify management and shut down line when retort weights exceed maximum.
• Assist fillers with operations, CIP cleanups, startup and downtime recovery.
• Maintain and track cap and jar inventory; document changes and deliver to QC.
• Run SAP transactions to update inventory and support traceability.
• Follow GMPs and sanitation requirements; report maintenance needs and submit work orders.
• Train new operators and work effectively in a team-based environment.

Skills

Basic math

Reading instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Operator License

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects the required number of containers for proper weight control in accordance with procedure.
• Ensures that container weights are within the acceptable parameters and adjusts as necessary.
• When weights exceed the maximum allowed on retort products, immediately shut down the line and notify management.
• Reports to management when weight control cannot be maintained.
• Assists and communicates with filler operators on filler operations, CIP cleanups, initial startup, startup from downtime, broken jar cleanup, etc.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly; then delivers paperwork to the quality control lab.
• Maintains supply of caps in Hopper along with Filler Operator.
• Monitors closure quality and reports to management any issues.
• Communicates effectively with de-palletizer operator.
• Checks cap and glass quality of x-ray rejects. Ensures defects are delivered to the lab for analysis.
• Track discarded jars and any other items listed on procedures.
• Document and track cap box inventory as they are used throughout the shift.
• Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
• Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
• Perform items on the Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
• Clear cardboard, trash, and excess pallets from filler room.
• Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
• Change product code on x-ray machine.
• Operate fork lift as necessary to resupply cap inventory.
• Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
• Assists in training new operator.
• Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• 8pm - 4am - Monday - Friday / Saturdays as required based on Demand.
• Shift Premium - Shifts starting after 2pm - .50/Hour.

Qualifications:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must obtain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.
  • High School Diploma or GED Certificate

An Equal Opportunity Employer