Processing Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking dependable Processing Operators for the Mechanicsburg, PA facility. You will convert raw ingredients into finished dairy products using industrial processing equipment, with a night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

You will be paid for 40 hours while working 36 hours, with emphasis on safety, quality, and adherence to GMPs. Responsibilities include operating equipment, following recipes, performing quality tests, maintaining records, and training others as

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Follow safety standards in food production.
• Basic math and reading comprehension.
• 1–3 years manufacturing experience preferred; food production background a plus.
• Quality assurance knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment according to recipes and standards.
• Read and interpret instructions and batch ingredients accordingly.
• Maintain FIFO inventory of ingredients.
• Perform quality tests and report concerns to management.
• Maintain production records (handwritten and computer-based).
• Monitor machinery and adjust controls as needed.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Clean and sanitize equipment as required.
• Assist with training in the area as needed.
• Adhere to GMPs and company policies.

Skills

English literacy

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Company

Dairy Farmers of America

Description

Dairy Farmers of Americais looking for highly dependable team players to join our staff as PROCESSING OPERATORS at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. The key role of a Processing Operator is to process raw ingredients into a finished dairy product using industrial processing equipment.

If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing, are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you and we are proud to offer you access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day.

Shift:Night Shift (6:00 PM-6:30 AM) Monday thru Wednesday + every other Sunday - depending on the business needs.

Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment according to company and recipe standards
• Comprehend written instructions and recipes when putting together ingredients and starting a new batch of products
• Utilize ingredients on a first in/first out basis
• Perform quality tests on ingredients when necessary and report any concerns to management
• Maintain accurate production records that are written, and computer based. - Review charts, screens, quality check sheets and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format
• Monitor machinery and adjust the controls for devices as needed
• Report, troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance repairs as they occur
• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment.
• Assist with training in functional area as needed
• Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements
• Maintain a high level of safety and quality awareness and a high degree of urgency
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Completion of a high school diploma or GED program
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to follow all appropriate safety standards in food production
• Knowledge of basic math and reading comprehension skills
• 1-3 years prior manufacturing experience preferred. Experience working in food production or in an industrial kitchen a plus
• Knowledge of quality assurance practices preferred
• Ability to learn and apply to plant environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Sit down forklift experience preferred

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$26.00 / hour

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