Vacation Relief Operator - Rotating Schedule

Dairy Farmers of America; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union 401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities - we prom

Union healthcare benefits

Employee referral program

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America seeks a Vacation Relief Operator to perform duties related to receiving, sanitation, and machine operation. You will relieve other operators during vacations and ensure accurate documentation of production runs, downtime, weights, and label verification.

You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, lift up to 50 pounds, and pass pre-employment screenings including drug and background checks. This is a rotating shift position with union benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sanitize, and operate filling machines.
• Relieve other operators when they are on vacation.
• Document production runs, downtime, weights, code dates and label verification.
• Collaborate with management and other departments to address issues affecting production.

Skills

Math proficiency

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

• The Vacation relief employee is responsible for performing all the duties related to receiving, sanitation, and filling machine operations.
• This position will relieve other operators while they are on vacation.
• Accurately document all production runs, downtime, weights, code dates and label verification.
• Subject to on-call duty in cases of plant emergency situations.
• Collect first, last and product changes for lab testing.
• Sanitize fillers at specified intervals and protect product integrity at all times.
• Operate manual and/or automated CIP equipment as well perform manual cleaning.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OUR VACATION RELIEF OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• $28.86 per hour

SCHEDULE:

Rotating weekly shifts based on need.

BENEFITS:

• Union 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Union healthcare benefits
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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