Production Operator Receiving

Chestnutlabs; Fallon (NV); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA Milk in Fallon, NV is seeking a production line worker to operate and monitor dairy production equipment, ensuring quality checks and proper documentation. Candidates should have 1–3 years in manufacturing, a high school diploma, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, sanitation, completing run changes, and accurate recordkeeping. Certification may be required; English communication skills are essential for teamwork and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years manufacturing/production experience.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production line equipment.
• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor equipment as needed.
• Complete required quality checks and documentation.
• Prepare equipment for next run and perform routine adjustments.
• Troubleshoot basic to moderate operating issues.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and inventory records.

Skills

Knowledge of plant operations

Equipment operation

Teamwork

English communication

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Palletizer, Blend/Filler/CIP/Mix/Packaging/Loader operators). This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs


• Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment on the production line


• Ensure that the proper materials are used for each product being produced


• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks


• Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format


• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment; complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run


• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed


• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties


• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production


• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s


• Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot


• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements


• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues


• 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


• Safely operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load trucks and move inventory from one location to another.


• Perform routine machine adjustments.


• Accurately maintain inventory records and paperwork.


• Assist with monthly inventory counts, year-end inventory counts, and cycle counts as required.


• Accurately maintain shipping paperwork.


• Assist with powder sampling in accordance with U.S.D.A. guidelines

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent

1 to 3 years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry

Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of plant operations

Proficiency with company computer systems

Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

Able to perform task and duties under general supervision

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

Pay Range

19.00-23.00

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