RELIEF OPERATOR - Mid Shift, Processing

Dairy Farmers of America; Schulenburg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Schulenburg, TX is seeking a Relief Operator to join a safety‑conscious production team. You will support multiple plant functions, maintain quality and sanitation, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, English literacy, and the ability to read and follow procedures. SAP experience is a plus; training and cross‑functional development are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• SAP software experience is a plus.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Works in any functional area within the facility.
• Engages in problem solving to improve safety, quality, yields and productivity.
• Participates in safety, quality and continuous improvement teams.
• Maintains safety, quality ownership with a sense of urgency.
• Follows Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and procedures.
• Operates and maintains equipment for proper manufacture of product.
• Keeps documentation accurate and complete of activities.
• Daily cleaning and strict GMP adherence during CIP.
• Identifies mechanical issues and communicates with maintenance as needed.
• Must be trained and signed off to operate Filler and Retorts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Production process knowledge

English literacy

SAP software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Purpose:

All Operators are responsible for safety, operational efficiencies, quality standards, preventive maintenance, sanitation and administrative support. Each Operator will have a development plan, successful cross training and completion of certification in at least four job functions. These requirements are mandatory to qualify for the Relief Operator position. Operators must perform and participate in a team environment where shared responsibilities, problem solving, achieving team goals and continuous improvements of the overall process are basic expectations. All operators are expected to work on any assignments determined necessary by the Supervisor or management to ensure team success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works in any of the functional areas within the facility.
• Engaged in problem solving to assist in improving safety, quality, yields and productivity.
• Engaged with focus team, safety team, quality team, etc. Must be a member of at least one team in support of continuous improvement for the plant.
• Demonstrates a high level of safety and quality ownership coupled with a high degree of urgency.
• Ensures safe operation through adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and procedures.
• Ensures operational efficiencies: positioning work, setting up jobs, adjusting and operating equipment for proper functions and manufacture of product.
• Maintains process control by monitoring statistical information and reporting variations to Supervisor or Quality Assurance Manager.
• Performs Quality monitoring of activities to ensure all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Daily cleaning of task area, keeping work area free of clutter. During CIP all operators are responsible for detailed cleaning in their task areas. Strict adherence to housekeeping and plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is mandatory.
• Inspect all equipment as required and complete required preventative maintenance on assigned task area and turn in completed documentation.
• Identify mechanical issues, symptom recognition, list probable faulty functions, failure analysis should not take more than 5 minutes before calling maintenance.
• Must be trained and signed off to operate Filler and Retorts as minimum qualifications.

Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday - 12:00PM - 8PM POSSIBLE SATURDAYS BASED ON PRODUCT DEMAND

$18.50 STARTING RATE - 90 DAY RATE $23.66 + SHIFT DIFF .50/HOUR WITH START TIMES OF 2PM OR LATER

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• SAP software experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to work in fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Proficient in 4 direct areas of the production process
• 2-3 years related experience preferred
• Requires ability to read, write, and speak in English

An Equal Opportunity Employer