Multi-Role Production Relief Operator – Vacation Coverage

California Dairies, Inc.; Turlock (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in California is seeking a Vacation Relief Person for the butter and/or powder departments. The role covers various production tasks and may require working different shifts as vacations occur.

You will maintain clean work areas, assist with training, and ensure adherence to GMP, SQF, and safety rules. The position involves lifting, stairs, confined spaces, and exposure to cold and warm environments.

English language required; forklift license preferred.

Qualifications

• Must understand GMPs and QA policies.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform shifts across multiple production roles as needed.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Train new hires as required.
• Follow GMP/SQF/Safety policies and procedures.
• Operate and monitor equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with vacations and break relief as needed.

Skills

Safety compliance

Read GMP/QA

Team collaboration

Good hygiene

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Job Summary

The Vacation Relief Person must know and understand every job in the butter and/or powder departments. Their hours may vary from day to day and their days off may vary from week to week

Essential Functions

• Perform jobs on all shifts as requested by the production supervisor, which may include: sanitation, machine operator, churn operator, break relief, palletizing, evaporators, dryers, rework, or other jobs that may be created in the production department.
• When not covering vacations, this person will work in the department as assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area.
• Responsible for training new hires and employees as needed.
• Must notify supervisor in the event that standards are not met.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area.
• Assist with break and lunch relief as needed.
• Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly
• Follow all company Policies, such as but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Foods (SQF), and Safety Rules and procedures.
• Required to climb stairs, ladders and work in confined spaced.
• Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 30 degrees F to 130 degrees F.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.
• Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly.
• Responsible for keeping all floors, walls, machines, and pipes clean.

• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a quick and efficient manner.
• Must be able to read and understand all company rules and GMP’s.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must be able to work well with other people.

• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computation skills

• Has demonstrated the ability to run equipment efficiently.
• Must have the ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum one month of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

English is required as the written and spoken language.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license

Equipment

Personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times. General knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• The use of non-slip footwear is necessary due to slippery and wet floors.
• The use of rubber gloves is necessary to preform job functions.
• Constantly subjected to moving mechanical parts.
• On occasions will be subjected to chemicals including caustic, acid, and chlorine.
• Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 30 degrees F to 130 degrees F.
• Working area is noisy and may require that hearing protection be worn at all times.
• May be required to enter a confined space.

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements outlined here represent those necessary for successful performance of this position's core responsibilities. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these fundamental job duties, provided such accommodations do not create an undue burden on the organization.

• Sitting/Standing/Walking Each workday, the vacation relief will do all three. Must be able to stand on feet for at least a two-hour consecutive time period and up to 8-12 hours.
• Lifting/Carrying: Each workday, the vacation relief lifts up to 55 pounds on a repetitive basis. Theye will be expected, each workday to carry 55 pounds on a repetitive basis. Occasional lifting/carrying above 55 pounds may be required as well.
• Pushing/Pulling: Each workday, the vacation relief frequently pushes and pulls up to, but not limited to, 55 pounds in a repetitive manner.
• Bending/Stooping: Each workday, the vacation relief will bend and stoop often.
• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Each workday, the vacation relief will sometimes squat. Occasional kneeling/crawling may be required.
• Twisting/Turning: Each workday, the vacation relief will often twist and turn while carrying
• Climbing/Balancing: Each workday, the vacation relief will occasionally climb and/or balance.
• Reaching: Each workday, the vacation relief will frequently reach in a repetitive manner.
• Grasping/Manipulating: Each workday, the vacation relief will frequently grasp and manipulate in a repetitive manner.