Night Batch Cook Operator — GMP & QA Focus

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium ($0.50/hr)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a production operator in Wisconsin to batch and cook products. You will add ingredients, monitor processing specs, and ensure accuracy of ingredient amounts and timings.

Responsibilities include sampling, lab deliveries, maintaining clean work areas, and using SAP to maintain inventory. Forklift license within 30 days is required; evening shift with potential Saturday work and shift differential applies.

Qualifications

• Math skills to calculate rates, ratios and percents.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Forklift license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Add ingredients to Liquifier and begin processing as per recipe.
• Monitor ingredient amounts, times, and equipment specs.
• Inspect product for defects and inform supervisor.
• Obtain samples and deliver to lab.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and dispose of debris.
• Report machinery or quality issues and submit work orders.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely with PPE.
• Perform CIP sanitizing procedures.
• Assist with tomato pumping and totes during salsa runs.
• Use SAP and scanners to maintain inventory and traceability.
• Document lots, quantities, times, and ingredients accurately.
• Follow GMPs and sanitation requirements; support sanitation tasks.
• Assist training of new operators.
• Work in a team-based structure and shift as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Written and verbal communication

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Scanners/Thin clients

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a production operator in Wisconsin to batch and cook products. You will add ingredients, monitor processing specs, and ensure accuracy of ingredient amounts and timings.

Responsibilities include sampling, lab deliveries, maintaining clean work areas, and using SAP to maintain inventory. Forklift license within 30 days is required; evening shift with potential Saturday work and shift differential applies.