Processing Assistant - Machine Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pension plan

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Richmond, Indiana, is looking for a Processing Assistant to operate production equipment and ensure quality standards. Responsibilities include setting up and cleaning processing systems and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and be able to work in a fast-paced team environment. The position offers competitive pay, healthcare benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Operate all production equipment at or above production and quality standards.
• Set up, CIP and clean UHT and aseptic processing systems.
• Lift 50 to 100 lbs. on a repetitive basis.

Skills

Teamwork

Following directions

Record keeping

Basic math skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Richmond Beverage Solutions has immediate job openings for a Processing Assistant: Operate all production equipment at or above production and quality standards and CIP systems.

DUTIES

• MAKE MIX/BATCHING FOR UHT AND ASEPTIC SYSTEMS.
• SET UP, CIP AND CLEAN UHT AND ASEPTIC PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND ALL ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
• SET UP, CIP AND CLEAN ASSOCIATED RAW AND PASTEURIZED EQUIPMENT (TANKS, LINES, BATCH SYSTEMS, etc.).
• PERFORM ASSIGNED PM's, REBUILD VALVES, PUMPS AND HOMOGENIZER, ETC.
• OPERATE AND CIP SEPARATOR AND OTHER ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
• LIFT 50 TO 100 LBS. ON A REPETITIVE BASIS.
• WORK IN HOT, HUMID CONDITIONS.
• COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALL ASSOCIATED RECORDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPANY, STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIRMENTS.
• ADHERE TO ALL GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES. DUTIES AS ASSIGN.

BENEFITS

• Union pension plan and 401(k) or 401(k) with company contribution *
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays *
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards *
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement *
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

* varies by company and governing CBAs

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experienced preferredCertification 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

EEO STATEMENTS

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO is The Law.