Table Operator

Dairy Challenge; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a production associate for our dairy production lines in the Houston area. The role involves monitoring curd pH, ensuring quality, and performing ongoing sanitation and safety tasks on the production floor.

You will record production data, assist with lab samples, and support the cooker/molder team to maintain smooth operations while adhering to GMP, HACCP, SQF, and DFA policies. Strong attention to hygiene and safety is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor curd pH and ingredients.
• Add salt to tables.
• Complete production logs accurately.
• Perform CIP on tables as needed.
• Relieve cooker/molder operator as needed.
• Submit samples for lab testing.
• Follow GMP and DFA policies to ensure safety and quality.

Job description

Make sure tables in production area are in good condition before curd is pumped into them. Ensure cheese meets specifications and PH is at specific level before draining whey and adding water.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor curd PH's and ingredients
• Add salt to tables
• Complete production logs accurately
• Perform CIP on tables as needed
• Relieve cooker/molder operator as needed
• Assist cooker/molder operator to change RMC molds
• Submit samples for lab testing
• Assist CIP crews in tear downs of the curd tables
• Clean the Curd Augers
• Keep work area clean and 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, Environmental, Health and Safety and GMKP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Environmental, Health, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• 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.

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