Multi-Role Plant Operator (Relief)

Dairy Farmers of America; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is seeking reliable team members for production, packaging, sanitation, and related plant duties at our Tennessee facility. You will perform multiple line duties, operate and adjust equipment as needed, and provide relief in various shifts to support continuous production.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 to 4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in dairy or consumer goods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of manufacturing/production experience needed, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry.
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include highly skilled / senior-level processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Blend/Filler/CIP/Retort/ Evaporator/Pasteurizer operators).
• Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
• Assist with training efforts in functional area as needed
• Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format
• Engage in problem solving to assist in improving production, safety, quality, and yields
• Ensure operational efficiencies by positioning work, setting up of jobs, adjusting and operating equipment for proper functions and manufacturing of product
• Perform quality monitoring of statistical information and report on variations to supervisor and lab
• Inspect and identify any issues and perform preventative maintenance when needed
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• 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
• 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

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

English literacy

Numeracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is seeking reliable team members for production, packaging, sanitation, and related plant duties at our Tennessee facility. You will perform multiple line duties, operate and adjust equipment as needed, and provide relief in various shifts to support continuous production.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 to 4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in dairy or consumer goods.