UF Lead

Dairy Farmers of America; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long term disability

Short term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring for an Operations role in Colorado. The position involves safely operating and maintaining production equipment, performing CIP and cleaning, and supporting packaging lines to ensure quality output. The role requires leadership in overseeing UF operators and providing coaching to staff.

Wage starts at $27.00 per hour with increases over time. A sign-on bonus may be available, and the position offers comprehensive benefits including health and retirement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 4 to 6 years of experience or 4+ years of experience with demonstrated leadership attributes preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all systems that correspond with the operation.
• Maintain daily sheets with audit information and all lab testing information when necessary.
• Ensure all documentation is within required compliance.
• Oversee CIP washing to ensure proper chemicals, pressure, and all processes are being followed.
• Manage workflow of UF operators and ensure they are following rotation to ensure consistent overall training.
• Train new hire UF Operators- responsible for keeping up on DOA’s and reporting issues immediately to Supervisor.
• Provide feedback, training and coaching to existing receivers.
• First level of escalation for UF operators.
• Attendance at all required meetings.
• Backup to Production Supervisor.
• Backup coverage for opposite shift UFLead.
• On shift coverage for call ins as needed.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Certification and/or License may be required

Job description

$2000 Sign On Bonus

Safely make and deliver a quality product right the first time that meet or exceeds company and customer expectations. Perform as a member of the Operations Team. Perform tasks required to work safely around manufacturing equipment; work safely in handling industrial cleaning chemicals; unload tankers, run, shutdown, and CIP the dryer, evaporator, and all associated equipment; and run and clean packaging equipment. Perform minor equipment maintenance. Adhere to all GMP, HACCP, safety, regulatory, and plant policies and procedures. Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and ensure that only the highest quality product is made. Work with facility leadership to engage in professional development in a learning organization. Work day or night shifts, 12-hour shift schedules including weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain all systems that correspond with the operation
• Maintain daily sheets with audit information and all lab testing information when necessary. Enter all appropriate information into correct systems
• Ensure all documentation is within required compliance
• Oversee CIP washing to ensure proper chemicals, pressure, and all processes are being followed. Assist with external washes to maintain and reach daily goals
• Manage workflow of UF operators and ensure they are following rotation to ensure consistent overall training
• Train new hire UF Operators- responsible for keeping up on DOA’s and reporting issues immediately to Supervisor
• Provide feedback, training and coaching to existing receivers
• First level of escalation for UF operators
• Attendance at all required meetings
• Backup to Production Supervisor
• Backup coverage for opposite shift UFLead
• On shift coverage for call ins as needed
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• 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

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 4 to 6 years of experience or 4+ years of experience with demonstrated leadership attributes preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Compensation Details

• The starting rate is $27.00, but increases eligible over time.
• Sign on bonus may be available.
• This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, short term disability, 401k and flex spending/HSA benefits.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans