Cook Operator - Mid Shift, Processing

Dairy Farmers of America; Texas; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dairy Farmers of America in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to batch and cook products per recipes. You will ensure ingredient accuracy, monitor processing conditions, and document lots and inventory. Maintain a clean, safe work area and assist with lab samples and sanitation.

The role uses scanners and SAP transactions to maintain inventory and traceability. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM with possible Saturdays; starting pay is $18.50 per hour, increasing to

Formación

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Effective written and spoken English communications.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions precisely.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Forklift operator license within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Batch and cook products according to recipes.
• Monitor ingredient amounts, mixing times, and processing specs.
• Identify defects and inform supervisor.
• Collect samples and deliver to lab.
• Keep a clean, safe work area and dispose of waste properly.
• Report machinery or quality issues and submit work orders.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely.
• Perform CIP sanitation procedures.
• Assist with tomato pumping and tote breakdown during salsa runs.
• Record lots, quantities, times, and ingredients accurately.
• Follow GMPs and sanitation requirements.
• Perform sanitation tasks when production is idle.

Conocimientos

Mathematical proficiency

Communication skills (written & spoken

Critical thinking

Pre-employment physical & drug screen

Forklift certification within 30 days

Teamwork

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

General Purpose:

Batching and cooking of all products.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adds ingredients to Liquifier for specific recipe being produced and begins processing.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of ingredient amounts, mixing times, homogenizer pressure temperature specifications, etc. for product being produced.
• Examines product and/or ingredients for any noticeable defects, i.e., questionable appearances, odors, etc., and informs supervisor.
• Obtains all necessary samples of product and delivers samples to lab in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times, i.e. hosing off ingredient dust from tanks, discarding ingredient bags, making sure floor area is free of debris, etc..
• Reports machinery or quality issues to Supervisor as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
• Performs CIP sanitizing utilizing procedures and methods.
• Assists Downstairs Operator with diced tomato pumping and breaking down of totes during salsa runs.
• Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
• Accurately documents lots, quantities, times, and ingredients.
• Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.

• 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 effort

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday 12:00PM to 8PM
• Possible Saturdays based on Demand
• $18.50 Starting Pay / Increase to $23.66 @ 90 Days
• Shift Differential Paid at $.50/per hour with shifts starting at 2pm or Later

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Able to effectively communicate in writing & speech (English)
• 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 be able to attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.