Dairy Blend Operator: Quality & Process Improvement

Dairy Farmers of America; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a production operator in Massachusetts to operate continuous flow or vat-type equipment for milk and dairy products. You must review quality specs, monitor blending operations, and ensure strict adherence to GMP and SOP procedures.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, may have related warehouse or production experience, and should be able to read, write, and speak English clearly while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Review quality, food safety and product specifications.
• Monitor blending equipment according to component specifications and blend amounts.
• Control valves, pumps, speed, and temperatures per industry standards for blending.
• Adhere to testing procedures and provide samples to the laboratory.
• Assemble/disassemble equipment for cleaning/sanitizing per manufacturer instructions.
• Observe and test system operation using gauges and instruments.
• Maintain communication with other departments and notify management of problems.
• Document all required information in accordance with SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes using a continuous improvement mindset.
• Report food safety and quality issues to management immediately.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Follow directions

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification/license may be required

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a production operator in Massachusetts to operate continuous flow or vat-type equipment for milk and dairy products. You must review quality specs, monitor blending operations, and ensure strict adherence to GMP and SOP procedures.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, may have related warehouse or production experience, and should be able to read, write, and speak English clearly while maintaining safety and documentation standards.