Whey Operations Technician

dfa; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

DFA is seeking a production associate to operate bagging equipment, monitor lines, and perform data entry in SAP. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency within a GMP environment at our Pennsylvania facility.

You will support a team, ensure accurate labeling, and maintain clean records while adhering to company policies. Forklift certification and strong English skills are preferred for daily duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift operation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor bagging equipment.
• Notify lead of any irregularities in equipment or product.
• Perform quality control checks as required.
• Enter production data into SAP inventory 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.
• Palletize finished whey products per procedures.
• Perform forklift safety checks before operating forklift and inform supervisor of defects.
• Operate forklift safely.
• Assist in training of new personnel.
• Minimize water usage and wastewater within scope of position.
• Follow all DFA GMPs and quality/sanitation requirements.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

English literacy

Forklift operation

SAP data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Starting Wage $23.09 per hour

5 Days per Week

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-worker 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 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.

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