Relief Production Operator – Cross-Train, Safe & Team‑Focused

dfa; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 53,038,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Job summary

dfa is seeking an Operator to support safety, quality, and efficiency across plant functions. The role includes cross-training, adherence to GMPs, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities cover equipment operation, quality monitoring, housekeeping, and maintenance coordination. The position requires English proficiency and a high school diploma, with SAP experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• SAP software experience a plus.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• 2-3 years related experience preferred.
• Requires ability to read, write, and speak in English.

Responsibilities

• Works in any of the functional areas within the facility.
• Engaged in problem solving to assist in improving safety, quality, yields and productivity.
• Member of 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Fast-paced work

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

dfa is seeking an Operator to support safety, quality, and efficiency across plant functions. The role includes cross-training, adherence to GMPs, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities cover equipment operation, quality monitoring, housekeeping, and maintenance coordination. The position requires English proficiency and a high school diploma, with SAP experience considered a plus.