Utility Worker- 3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America seeks a plant sanitation assistant to keep assigned areas sanitary and clean, remove trash, and dispose waste in designated tanks. You will follow GMP, HACCP, SQF and keep records per the Master Sanitation Sheet.

You will also support the filling line, stock caps/labels/cartons, and assist boxing when needed. English communication, reliability, and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• English reading and writing required.
• Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in teams.
• Proactive in seeking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned area sanitation per MSS and GMP requirements.
• Remove trash/recycling; dump waste into Tank 18 as directed.
• Assist Half Gallon filler during boxing times.
• Stock lines with caps, labels, and cartons to improve filler efficiency.
• Ensure lunchroom and bathrooms are clean and stocked.
• Inspect PPE supplies to ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

English language

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Perform the duties required to ensure that assigned area is sanitary and clean. This includes but is not limited to removing trash and/or recycling from the plant and placing in designated location and dumping product waste into Tank 18 (waste tank)

• Rework designated product as needed and complete and maintain all records as required
• Assist the Half Gallon filler when time for boxing
• Stock the lines with caps, labels, and/or cartons to help improve filler efficiencies
• Carry out cleaning tasks from the Master Sanitation Sheet, or MSS, as instructed
• Ensure that employee lunchroom and bathrooms are well maintained, including stocking of necessary items
• Inspect wall mounted bins daily to make certain that all PPE and GMP requirements can be met by associates. This includes but is not limited to earplugs, beard/hairnets, soap dispensers, paper towels, and hand sanitizers
• 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
• Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

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.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Certification and/or License - None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in written and oral communication
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to be proactive in seeking solutions
• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Able to interpret and apply company policies
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
• Able to change task daily
• Able to follow steps required to insure proper equipment operation
• Able to use all compounds used in assigned areas with no known allergies or reactions
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran