Upstairs Operator - Night Shift, Processing

Dairy Farmers of America; Schulenburg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Schulenburg, TX is seeking a night shift Production Operator to support bagging, componenter operations, and inventory data entry. You will ensure accurate lot tracking, monitor ingredient flow, and uphold GMP and sanitation standards.

The role requires basic math skills, ability to pass pre-employment screening, and willingness to obtain a forklift license within 30 days of hire. Hours are 8pm–4am, Monday–Friday with potential Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math including rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Operate bagging lines and ensure proper loading of ingredients.
• Operate componenter and seasoning receivers.
• Enter accurate lot and product data in SAP/HMI for inventory control.
• Monitor supply levels and coordinate with kitchen for ingredient flow.
• Maintain sanitary equipment and follow GMPs and sanitation policies.
• Report maintenance issues and submit work orders as needed.
• Train new operators and adapt to a team-based environment.
• Work 8pm–4am, Monday–Friday with possible Saturdays based on demand.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math proficiency

Safety minded

Team oriented

Pre-employment screening

Education

GED Certificate or High School Diploma

Job 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
• Mix minors for salsa run at cook station
• 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
• Operates forklift in safe manner.
• 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 sanitary equipment conditions during production.
• 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
• 8pm-4am-- - Monday - Friday - Saturdays Possible based on Demand

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.