Plant Relief Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a production/line operator in Springfield, OH to perform a variety of line duties across production and packaging areas while learning different roles. You will monitor process data, support training, review quality sheets, and help improve throughput and yields in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing plant.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of manufacturing/production experience.
• Able to follow directions and work in a team environment.
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.
• Able to perform basic math in all units of measure.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment, including skilled processing, machine operator or break relief operator tasks.
• Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput.
• Assist with training efforts in functional areas as needed.
• Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications in hard copy and electronic formats.
• Engage in problem solving to improve production, safety, quality and yields.
• Ensure operational efficiencies by setting up jobs and adjusting equipment for proper function.
• Perform quality monitoring of statistical information and report variations to supervisor and lab.
• Inspect and identify issues and perform preventative maintenance when needed.
• Report any food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with all regulations regarding health and safety.
• Follow DFA GMP and all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

Team player

Written communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perform proficiently in different aspect of multiple plant duties. Provide relief in jobs and learn duties of production, packaging, sanitation, and other roles as assigned.

JOB DUTIES AND 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). This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs
• 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
• 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
• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans