Production Utility

Dairy Farmers of America; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an operator to perform a variety of line duties in a plant production environment. You will clean, set up, operate, and monitor equipment, ensuring proper materials for each product and completing quality checks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–4 years in manufacturing, preferably dairy. Equal emphasis on safety and collaboration with departments to maintain efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in dairy or consumer goods.
• Certification and/or license may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of line duties on the production line, including receiver, blend/filler, CIP, retort, evaporator, and pasteurizer operator tasks.
• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor equipment.
• Ensure proper materials are used for each product.
• Complete documentation and quality checks.
• Review charts and specifications in hard copy and electronic formats.
• Maintain sanitation and prepare equipment for the next run.

Skills

Plant operations

Equipment operation

Communication

Reading & writing English

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Company computer systems

Job description

General Purpose

Demonstrate proficiency in a range of processes, procedures, and equipment to perform various operator roles in the plant production environment. Serve as a resource to others to solve problems and/or assist with operator activities or production equipment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to 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
• 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
• 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
• Assist with training efforts in functional area as needed
• 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

3rd Shift

Starting Pay $24.98

Benefits after 60 days

401K

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 4 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

• Considerable knowledge of plant operations
• Proficiency with company computer systems
• Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
• Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
• 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 without constant 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