Night Shift Cheese Processing Table Operator (11pm)

dfa; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Employer Match

Life Insurance – Company Paid

AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid

144 hours of Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

DFA is seeking an 11pm Shift operator to monitor and assist with the cooking and molding of cheese curds, coordinating with the lab to meet product specs.

You will adjust cook temperatures, mold cheeses to target weights, submit samples for testing, log production, and maintain 5S and safety standards while following GMP, HACCP, CI, and SQF requirements.

The role requires strong attention to safety, the ability to read procedures, and effective teamwork in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Must participate in the safety observation program
• Must follow all safety, GMP, CI, and HACCP programs
• Must be able to work safely around chemicals and moving equipment
• Must be able to maintain work area up to 5S standards
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist with the process of cooking and molding of cheese curds
• Adjust temperatures cheese cook temps as needed for different recipes
• Mold cheese to proper weights and shapes
• Adds correct amount of smoke flavoring to vats as required
• Grind and add rework to the tables
• Change molds as needed
• Submit sample for lab testing
• Complete production logs accurately
• Ensure correct vat separation from the cooker to the brine
• CIP the cooker
• Performs table operator duties and covers them for lunch and breaks
• 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
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan
• Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly

Skills

Safety awareness

English literacy

Basic math

Safety observation participation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DFA is seeking an 11pm Shift operator to monitor and assist with the cooking and molding of cheese curds, coordinating with the lab to meet product specs.

You will adjust cook temperatures, mold cheeses to target weights, submit samples for testing, log production, and maintain 5S and safety standards while following GMP, HACCP, CI, and SQF requirements.

The role requires strong attention to safety, the ability to read procedures, and effective teamwork in a fast-paced production environment.