Whey Dryer Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401K

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring for a production associate in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. The role offers an afternoon shift 3p-11p, a night shift 11p-7a, or a floater to cover all three shifts, with starting wage of $25.32 per hour and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO and 401(k).

You will monitor processing equipment, log production data, perform quality checks, assist in other production areas, and follow DFA GMPs and safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in a production area preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; basic math skills.
• Mechanical abilities and familiarity with production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor dryer, finisher evaporator, and WPC performance and adjust operating parameters.
• Notify control room lead or management of equipment irregularities.
• Monitor and verify changes for production and CIP modes.
• Perform required computer tasks and report ingredients to inventory system.
• Maintain production records and perform hourly quality checks.
• Assist in loading/unloading trucks and cleaning/sanitation to uphold quality standards.
• Follow DFA GMPs and safety policies; perform minor maintenance as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Mechanical ability

Computer applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years production experience (preferred)

Job description

Company

Dairy Farmers of America

Location

New Wilmington, Pennsylvania

Description

Starting wage $25.32

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.

Requirements

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

Pay Range

25.32 per hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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