Mid Shift Packaging Operator

Empire Livestock LLC.; Garden City (KS); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dairy Farmers of America in Kansas is seeking a production operator to safely run and monitor dairy processing equipment, perform quality checks, and maintain clean, compliant production areas. You will document logs, participate in continuous improvement, and support safety and quality programs.

The role requires English proficiency and the ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, with overtime as needed. Equal opportunity employer and safety-driven culture.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Commitment to GMP, HACCP and safety policies.

Aufgaben

• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Perform master sanitation duties and general housekeeping.
• Operate and clean dryer/evaporator and related equipment.
• Perform required laboratory and quality checks.
• Accurately maintain required logs.
• Execute chemical tests and report issues.
• Complete and store documents per 5S standards.
• Aim to achieve production goals (KPIs).
• Document processes and participate in continuous improvement.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with regulations.
• Communicate clearly and work with others effectively.
• Engage in ongoing training (Safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF).
• Follow DFA policies and promote a positive work environment.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Safely make and deliver a quality product right the first time that meet or exceeds company and customer expectations.Perform as a member of the Operations Team.Perform tasks required to work safely around manufacturing equipment; work safely in handling industrial cleaning chemicals; unload tankers, run, shutdown, and CIP the dryer, evaporator, and all associated equipment; and run and clean packaging equipment. Perform minor equipment maintenance. Adhere to all GMP, HACCP, safety, regulatory, and plant policies and procedures. Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and ensure that only the highest quality product is made. Work with facility leadership to engage in professional development in a learning organization. Work day or night shifts, 12-hour shift schedules including weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• - Maintain a clean and sanitary environment
• - Perform all master sanitation duties
• - Maintain general housekeeping of the production areas
• - Perform tasks of receiving milk and starting, running, shutting down, and cleaning the dryer/evaporator and associated equipment
• - Perform required laboratory and quality checks
• - Accurately maintain required logs
• - Perform tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• - Perform all chemical tests
• - Complete and store all required documents as per 5S standards
• - Achieve production goals (KPI's)
• - Document processes
• - Participate in continuous improvement efforts
• - Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• - Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• - Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• - Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• - Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• - Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• - 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

• - High School Diploma or GED required
• - Prior manufacturing experience preferred
• - Knowledge of and skill with company computer systems
• - Able to complete basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions
• - Able to use critical thinking in running the process and communicate issues and changes
• - Able to learn new processes and disciplined to following processes
• - Ability to demonstrate strong initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
• - Able to work well with all types of people
• - Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• - Able to develop an understanding of process flows and how operator input impacts process
• - Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
• - Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• - Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• - Able to promote a positive, creative, and professionally pleasant work environment
• - Able and willing to engage in continuous improvement
• - Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

23.53

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