Whey Operations Technician

Dairy Farmers of America; New Wilmington (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 25,355 - 36,112; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K plan

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry player, where you will play a vital role in the production process. This position involves operating and monitoring bagging equipment, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety standards. As part of a supportive work environment, you will also assist in training new team members and engage in various production tasks. With a starting wage of $22.31 and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, this role offers a great opportunity for growth and development. If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable food supply, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred with forklift certification.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor bagging equipment and perform quality control checks.
• Enter production data into SAP and assist in training new personnel.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area while adhering to safety policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Arithmetic skills

Forklift operation

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Tools

SAP inventory system

Forklift

Job description

Description

Starting Wage: $22.31

Midnight shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

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

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor bagging equipment
• Notify lead person of any irregularities in equipment or product
• Perform quality control checks as required
• Complete scanning to the inventory management system
• Assist co-workers to maintain a smooth flow of packaged product
• Check for accurate product coding and labeling
• Maintain accurate and orderly production logs
• Maintain a safe and clean work area
• Assist in other production areas as required
• Palletize (stack) finished whey products as per procedures
• Perform forklift safety check before operating forklift and inform supervisor of machine defects
• Operate forklift in a safe manner
• Enter production data into SAP inventory system
• Assist in training of new personnel
• Minimize water usage and the generation of wastewater within the scope of the position
• Follow all DFA GMPs 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 the employee, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Certified in Forklift Operation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use commercial English, grammar, and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including decimals and fractions
• Previous forklift experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer