Evaporator Operator - Relief

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a production technician to operate and maintain the evaporator, perform CIP on related equipment, and participate in sanitation and preventative maintenance. The role requires flexibility to cover rotating weekends and training shifts.

You will ensure product specifications are met, perform quality checks, document logs, and support production lines as directed by supervision while adhering to GMPs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform the start, run, and shutdown of the evaporator.
• Work relief shifts for the evaporator as production requires.
• Assist production lines as determined by supervisor.
• Perform CIP on evaporator and all associated equipment that would affect performance.
• Ensure all product produced is within the proper specifications.
• Complete quality checks and maintain accurate logs.
• Master and understand product flow through the systems to each silo.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Follow GMPs, HAACP, SQF, and safety training requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Fast-paced environment

Math operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rotating weekends and relief shifts as needed

General Purpose

Operate and maintain the evaporator while performing CIP on the production equipment, silos, and production lines. Perform master sanitation and preventative maintenance tasks in the evaporator room. This job will require a flexible schedule when production requires it or for training purposes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the start, run, and shutdown of the evaporator
• Work relief shifts for the evaporator as production requires.
• Assist production lines as determined by supervisor
• Perform CIP on evaporator and all associated equipment that would affect the evaporator performance
• Ensure all product produced is within the proper specifications
• Complete quality checks and maintain accurate logs
• Master and understand the product flow through the systems to each silo
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Attend required training, including but not limited to: GMP’s, HAACP, SQF, and Safety
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experienced preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$24.61/ Hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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