Cook Operator - Night Shift, Processing

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium ($0.50/hr)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a production operator in Wisconsin to batch and cook products. You will add ingredients, monitor processing specs, and ensure accuracy of ingredient amounts and timings.

Responsibilities include sampling, lab deliveries, maintaining clean work areas, and using SAP to maintain inventory. Forklift license within 30 days is required; evening shift with potential Saturday work and shift differential applies.

Qualifications

• Math skills to calculate rates, ratios and percents.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Forklift license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Add ingredients to Liquifier and begin processing as per recipe.
• Monitor ingredient amounts, times, and equipment specs.
• Inspect product for defects and inform supervisor.
• Obtain samples and deliver to lab.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and dispose of debris.
• Report machinery or quality issues and submit work orders.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely with PPE.
• Perform CIP sanitizing procedures.
• Assist with tomato pumping and totes during salsa runs.
• Use SAP and scanners to maintain inventory and traceability.
• Document lots, quantities, times, and ingredients accurately.
• Follow GMPs and sanitation requirements; support sanitation tasks.
• Assist training of new operators.
• Work in a team-based structure and shift as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Written and verbal communication

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Scanners/Thin clients

Job description

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 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

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.