RELIEF OPERATOR - NIGHT SHIFT - PACKAGING

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 3,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Relief Operator for the night shift in packaging at our Wisconsin facility. The role supports safety, quality, and efficiency with cross-training and certification expectations.

Shift is Monday–Friday 10PM–6AM with potential Saturdays; starting rate $18.50, plus a $0.50/hour shift diff. After 90 days, the rate increases to $23.66 plus shift diff, reflecting premium hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• SAP software experience a plus.
• Requires ability to read, write, and speak in English

Responsibilities

• Works in multiple production areas as needed.
• Participates in safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs basic equipment setup and monitoring.
• Maintains cleanliness and adheres to GMP requirements.
• Reports variations to supervisor or QA manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety orientation

Education

HS diploma

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

RELIEF OPERATOR - NIGHT SHIFT - PACKAGING

#37730

Company

Dairy Farmers of America

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 - 10PM - 6AM POSSIBLE SATURDAYS BASED ON PRODUCT DEMAND
$18.50 STARTING RATE - SHIFT DIFF .50/HOUR WITH START TIMES OF 2PM OR LATER
90 DAY RATE $23.66 + SHIFT DIFF .50/HOUR WITH START TIMES OF 2PM OR LATER

Requirements

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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