Production Operator: Training, Setup & Quality

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Production Operator to join our plant operations team.

This full-time role involves assisting with equipment changeovers, performing minor repairs, ensuring cleaning and sanitation, and completing production paperwork to maintain accurate inventory and orders. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to read and follow written and oral directions, and possess basic math skills to calculate yields and weights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent by experience.
• Must be able to read, interpret and follow written and oral directions.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Must demonstrate basic math skills to calculate production yields, and understand weights and measures.
• Must be able to verbally communicate, understand, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new employee training as needed.
• Perform adjustments, minor repairs and changeovers of equipment to insure time allotments.
• Provide proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment.
• Complete paperwork for inventory, supply, and customer order filling.
• Inspect all equipment prior to assure proper operation and safety.
• Ensure GMPs, quality control, cleaning, and sanitation procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure safety procedures are adhered to.
• Assist in other areas of the manufacturing plant when necessary.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Production Operator to join our plant operations team.

This full-time role involves assisting with equipment changeovers, performing minor repairs, ensuring cleaning and sanitation, and completing production paperwork to maintain accurate inventory and orders. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to read and follow written and oral directions, and possess basic math skills to calculate yields and weights.