Dairy Cheese Table Operator – Quality & Safety Focus

Dairy Farmers of America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an on-site production associate responsible for maintaining curd production tables, monitoring pH, and ensuring compliance with GMP and SQF standards. You will perform CIP, assist mold changes, and support lab sampling while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.

Ideal candidates will follow DFA policies, attend required safety trainings, and contribute to quality and sanitation across processing areas.

Qualifications

• Follows DFA GMP and related food-safety requirements.
• Attends required training including HACCP and SQF.
• Maintains safe working conditions and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrates honesty, discretion and sound judgment in line with DFA values.

Responsibilities

• Monitor curd pH and ingredients.
• Add salt to tables and complete production logs accurately.
• Perform CIP on tables as needed.
• Relieve cooker/molder operator when required.
• Assist with changing RMC molds.
• Submit samples for lab testing.
• CIP tear downs of curd tables as needed.
• Clean the curd augers.
• Keep the work area in line with 5S standards.
• Ensure health, safety and regulatory compliance across operations.

Skills

GMP knowledge

5S standards

CIP procedures

HACCP awareness

SQF training

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an on-site production associate responsible for maintaining curd production tables, monitoring pH, and ensuring compliance with GMP and SQF standards. You will perform CIP, assist mold changes, and support lab sampling while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.

Ideal candidates will follow DFA policies, attend required safety trainings, and contribute to quality and sanitation across processing areas.