Dairy Processing Operator — Quality & Efficiency

Dairy Farmers of America; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Premium Dairy is seeking a Dairy Manufacturing Production Operator to join our processing and sanitation team. The role encompasses a range of line duties, including highly skilled processing and machine operation, with opportunities to learn multiple plant functions.

Responsibilities include reviewing process data, aiding training efforts, and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced dairy environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform line duties within a manufacturing environment, including processing, machine operation, and break relief.
• Review process data and equipment performance to improve quality and throughput.
• Assist with training in the functional area as needed.
• Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications in hard copy and electronic format.
• Engage in problem solving to improve production, safety, quality, and yields.
• Ensure operational efficiencies by setting up jobs and operating equipment.
• Perform quality monitoring of statistics and report variations to supervisor and lab.
• Inspect and identify issues and perform preventative maintenance as needed.
• Report food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with all regulations (GMP, sanitation).
• Follow DFA GMP and company safety and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Fast-paced environment

Record keeping

Math skills

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification/license (may be required)

Job description

Swiss Premium Dairy is seeking a Dairy Manufacturing Production Operator to join our processing and sanitation team. The role encompasses a range of line duties, including highly skilled processing and machine operation, with opportunities to learn multiple plant functions.

Responsibilities include reviewing process data, aiding training efforts, and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced dairy environment.