Night Shift Food Process Operator & QA

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc.; Schulenburg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc. is seeking a production operator for night shifts to prepare ingredients, monitor processing, and ensure product quality. You will follow GMPs, document lots, and operate SAP/thin clients to keep accurate inventory and traceability.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to pass a pre-employment screening, and a forklift license within 30 days. The position offers an 8:00 PM–4:00 AM schedule, potential Saturdays, and a starting wage of $18.50

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Forklift license required within 30 days of hiring.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Add ingredients to Liquifier and begin processing for the specified recipe.
• Monitor ingredient amounts, mixing times, and equipment specs for accuracy.
• Inspect product for defects and inform supervisor of issues.
• Obtain and deliver product samples to the lab promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and manage waste.
• Report machinery or quality issues and submit work orders as needed.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely with proper PPE.
• Perform CIP sanitizing per procedures.
• Assist with diced tomato pumping and tote breakdown during salsa runs.
• Use SAP or thin clients to maintain accurate inventory and traceability.
• Document lots, quantities, times, and ingredients precisely.
• Follow DFA GMPs and comply with regulatory and sanitation requirements.
• Perform Master Sanitation list duties when production is not running.
• Contribute to a safe work environment and perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in training new operator.
• Work effectively in a team-based structure.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:00PM to 4:00AM
• Possible Saturdays based on Demand.
• Starting pay $18.50 with increase to $23.66 after 90 days.
• Shift differential of $0.50/hour for shifts starting at 2PM or later.

Skills

Basic math

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Scanners

Thin clients

Job description

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc. is seeking a production operator for night shifts to prepare ingredients, monitor processing, and ensure product quality. You will follow GMPs, document lots, and operate SAP/thin clients to keep accurate inventory and traceability.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to pass a pre-employment screening, and a forklift license within 30 days. The position offers an 8:00 PM–4:00 AM schedule, potential Saturdays, and a starting wage of $18.50