Cook Operator - Night Shift, Processing

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc.; Schulenburg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc. is seeking a production operator for night shifts to prepare ingredients, monitor processing, and ensure product quality. You will follow GMPs, document lots, and operate SAP/thin clients to keep accurate inventory and traceability.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to pass a pre-employment screening, and a forklift license within 30 days. The position offers an 8:00 PM–4:00 AM schedule, potential Saturdays, and a starting wage of $18.50

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Forklift license required within 30 days of hiring.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Add ingredients to Liquifier and begin processing for the specified recipe.
• Monitor ingredient amounts, mixing times, and equipment specs for accuracy.
• Inspect product for defects and inform supervisor of issues.
• Obtain and deliver product samples to the lab promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and manage waste.
• Report machinery or quality issues and submit work orders as needed.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely with proper PPE.
• Perform CIP sanitizing per procedures.
• Assist with diced tomato pumping and tote breakdown during salsa runs.
• Use SAP or thin clients to maintain accurate inventory and traceability.
• Document lots, quantities, times, and ingredients precisely.
• Follow DFA GMPs and comply with regulatory and sanitation requirements.
• Perform Master Sanitation list duties when production is not running.
• Contribute to a safe work environment and perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in training new operator.
• Work effectively in a team-based structure.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:00PM to 4:00AM
• Possible Saturdays based on Demand.
• Starting pay $18.50 with increase to $23.66 after 90 days.
• Shift differential of $0.50/hour for shifts starting at 2PM or later.

Skills

Basic math

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Scanners

Thin clients

Job description

• 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 8:00PM to 4:00AM
• 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

Requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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.

Pay Range

$18.50 to start, Increase after 90 days

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