Vacation Relief Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Santa Ana, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Plant Operator in Santa Ana, CA. The role requires rotating 1st, 2nd or 3rd shifts and involves operating dairy production equipment, ensuring safe operation, and maintaining sanitation and documentation.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (or equivalent), familiarity with plant operations, and relevant licenses. Willingness to work in a team and follow directions is essential, with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of plant operations and sanitation.
• Valid CDPH Cannery Operator's License or license within training period with deadlines.
• Must read/write English for record keeping.
• Able to operate and handle equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment safely and efficiently, recognize problems, and adjust as needed.
• Maintain fill weights and adjust when necessary.
• Complete documentation accurately and maintain CCP records.

Skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Material handling

Sanitation standards

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CDPH Cannery Operator's License

Pasteurizers License

Job description

This position has a rotating schedule on 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.

Job responsibilities include:

• Operate Plant Equipment in a safe and efficient manner which includes problem recognition and
• Maintain proper operation of fill weights; adjust as necessary
• Complete all required documentation accurately, thoroughly and CCP documentation is an essential requirement that must be flawless at all times.
• Complete required package integrity
• Operate and clean package coding equipment; maintain ink
• Pull lab samples and keep accurate sample
• Handle all packaging material in a safe and sanitary
• Complete all material splices in a safe, efficient and sanitary
• Change gaskets, valve maintenance and change sterile air filters according to maintenance
• Clean conveyors inside and outside the filler; clean filler room
• Ability to perform PM's and services on pumps, valves, tanks, homogenizers, VTIS equipment and fillers
• Maintain proper levels in the hydrogen peroxide, caustic and acid
• Complete assigned sanitation responsibilities and document as required by the Master Sanitation Program to maintain area sanitation requirements.
• Reset all Plant Codes and fill out Plant Code Change
• Must be able to run shift in absence of a supervisor, coordinate daily production activities with
• Perform any other duty as designated by foreman and/or

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experienced preferred
• Knowledge of plant operations
• Working knowledge of State and Federal dairy and aseptic regulations. Must have a valid CDPH Cannery Operator's License; or obtain license during training within two testing opportunities/30 days and a valid Pasteurizers License or obtain one within 90 days.
• Must have working knowledge of sanitation process, maintain a clean workstation during at all
• Able to be company certified user of material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, barrel trucks, reel dollies, and reel clamps.
• Ability to use and understand Plant equipment
• Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to perform task and duties under general supervision
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$25.39-$31.74

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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