Whey Dryer Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; New Wilmington (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring for production roles at our New Wilmington plant. Starting wage is $25.32 per hour with afternoon, night, or floating shifts to cover all three, plus a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401K.

You will monitor processing equipment, record production data, and help with loading/unloading trucks and sanitation tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in a production setting; strong English, math,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of production area experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust production equipment and parameters.
• Notify lead/management of irregularities.
• Perform hourly quality checks.
• Maintain production records and reporting.
• Assist in loading/unloading trucks and sanitation tasks.
• Follow GMPs and safety policies.

Skills

Production experience

Quality checks

Reading and writing English

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management system

Computer applications

Job description

Starting wage $25.32

Current openings:

Afternoon shift 3p-11p, 11p-7a or a Floater that will work all 3 shifts as needed.

Benefits include - Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K

• Continuously monitor dryer, finisher evaporator, and WPC performance and make necessary changes to operating parameters.


• Notify control room lead person/management of any irregularities in the performance of equipment.


• Monitor and verify that proper changes and connections have been made for production and CIP modes of operation.


• Perform computer tasks as needed.


• Insure correct reporting of ingredients to the inventory management system.


• Maintain all production records in an orderly fashion.


• Perform hourly quality checks.


• Assist in other production areas as required.


• Assist in loading outgoing and unloading incoming trucks of whey concentrate as required.


• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment and quality standards.


• Perform minor maintenance on equipment as required.


• Minimize water usage and the generation of wastewater within the scope of the position.


• Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements.


• Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.


• 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. Other duties may be assigned as required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Two years of experience in a production area of the plant or equivalent is highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division including decimals and fractions


• Mechanical Abilities highly preferred


• Knowledge of and ability to use various computer applications

Must be able to read, write and speak English