Upstairs Operator - Mid Shift, Processing

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Schulenburg (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Forklift Operator for our Texas plant. You will load, move, and package ingredients, enter batch data into SAP, and ensure accurate inventory traceability. You’ll work 12pm–8pm, Monday through Friday with Saturdays possible based on demand.

The role requires a GED or HS diploma, basic math skills, and the ability to obtain a forklift license within 30 days. Safety, GMPs, and accurate data entry are essential to daily operations.

Qualifications

• GED certificate or high school diploma required.
• Forklift operation ability; license within 30 days of hire.
• Basic math and unit conversions knowledge.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Operate componenter, hoists and trolleys for bags and supersacks.
• Enter batch data and lot numbers into SAP/HMI.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and product traceability.
• Follow GMPs and sanitation requirements at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Pre-employment tests

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Tools

SAP transactions

Scanners

Job description

#38435

Company

Dairy Farmers of America

Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Empty bags of seasoning into seasoning bag breaks
• Empty bags of ingredients into the componenter bag breaks
• Operate componenter
• Operate hoists and trolleys to load supersacks at designated stations
• Operate seasoning receivers
• Enter accurate product and Lot number data per batch on HMI
• Perform misc weigh out for hand dump stations
• Empty pre-weighed out bags of ingredients into the hand dump stations
• Monitor ingredient supply and delivery to the liquefier kitchen
• Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
• Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
• Perform items on the Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
• Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
• Assists in training new operator.
• Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Starting Rate - $18.50
• Rate Increase at 90 Days
• 12pm-8pm-- - Monday - Friday - Saturdays Possible based on Demand

Requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Education and Experience

• GED Certificate or High School Diploma

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.

Pay Range

$18.50 to start, Increase after 90 days

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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