Relief Dairy Operator – Cheese Production Evenings/Nights

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,444,000 - 3,720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k Employer Match

Life Insurance – Company Paid

AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid

Paid Vacation 144 hours

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Relief operator for multiple shift roles in California. The position covers Table Operator, Brine Operator and RMC Operator duties, ensuring proper vat preparation, pH monitoring, and recipe adherence.

The role requires handling of samples for lab testing, maintaining 5S standards, and ensuring compliance with GMP and HACCP guidelines. Overtime is available and a shift differential applies after 6 PM.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work overtime when required.
• Must learn basic computer skills for touch screen operation.
• Must participate in safety observation, 5S and Leader Standard Work program.
• Must read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Complete all Table Operator duties and responsibilities.
• Complete all Cooker/RMC Operator duties and responsibilities.
• Complete all Loader Operator duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare each vat according to recipe.
• Monitor curd pH's and add ingredients as needed.
• Adjust cheese cook temperatures as needed for different recipes.
• Mold cheese to proper weight and shape.
• Submit sample for lab testing.
• Take representative samples of vats to the lab for testing.
• Maintain good vat separation.
• Monitor the flow of incoming and outgoing cheese.
• Clean brine filters every 2 hours.
• Change RMC molds safely.
• Clean and CIP the Cooker as needed.
• Clean and CIP the Tables as needed.
• Assist the CIP crew as needed.
• Maintain work area up to 5S standards.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, HACCP, and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan
• Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly
• 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

Skills

Overtime readiness

Touch screen basics

Safety observation 5S

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic math experience

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Relief operator for multiple shift roles in California. The position covers Table Operator, Brine Operator and RMC Operator duties, ensuring proper vat preparation, pH monitoring, and recipe adherence.

The role requires handling of samples for lab testing, maintaining 5S standards, and ensuring compliance with GMP and HACCP guidelines. Overtime is available and a shift differential applies after 6 PM.