Line Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Monroe, WI seeks a production operator to work on multiple processes and equipment in the plant environment. You will perform line duties, monitor equipment, ensure correct materials, and complete quality checks to uphold product quality.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in manufacturing, a high school diploma, and the ability to work in a fast-paced dairy setting while maintaining GMP standards and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production equipment in a food facility (dairy preferred).
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and quality checks.
• Strong teamwork and good communication in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of line duties on the production floor including processing and packaging tasks.
• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor equipment on the line and ensure correct materials are used.
• Complete required documentation and quality checks and review process data for performance insights.
• Maintain GMP compliance and safe working conditions; troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Prepare equipment for next run and communicate issues to supervisors and teammates.

Skills

Production equipment operation

Quality documentation

SOP adherence

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

* All candidates MUST have prior experience operating production equipment in a food processing facility - dairy preferred

GENERAL PURPOSE

Demonstrate proficiency in more than one process and equipment to perform various operator roles in the plant production environment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• * Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Palletizer, Blend/Filler/CIP/Mix/Packaging/Loader operators). This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs
• * Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment on the production line
• * Ensure that the proper materials are used for each product being produced
• * Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks
• * Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format
• * Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment; complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run
• * Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed
• * Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
• * Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• * Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's
• * Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
• * Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• * Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• * 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• * High school diploma or equivalent
• * 1 to 3 years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry
• * Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• * Knowledge of plant operations
• * Proficiency with company computer systems
• * Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
• * Able to work independently and as part of a team
• * Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• * Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• * Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• * Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• * Able to perform task and duties under general supervision
• * 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