• Production Operator

    Dairy Farmers of America (El Dorado Springs, MO)


    Job Description

    General Purpose:

    Responsible for multiple aspects of the processes of manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of powdered dairy products in a production facility following all sanitation, safety, and good manufacturing practices.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Assemble, operate, and disassemble equipment and machinery

    + Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment while adhering to various cleaning process specifications, including the safe utilization of chemicals

    + Operate a forklift, chain hoist and industrial scale

    + Walk, bend, and stand for the duration of a scheduled shift, up to 12 hours

    + Read, comprehend and follow manufacturing instructions, batch records and production schedules

    + Completion of regulatory compliance documentation as needed

    + Sample finished product for laboratory testing

    + Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

    + Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement

    + Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

    + Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

    + 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

    Minimum Requirements:

    _Education and Experience_

    + High School Diploma or GED required

    + Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required

    _Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_

    + Ability to work in a team environment

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills

    + Ability to follow directions

    + Highly motivated

    + Must be able to read, write and speak English

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

    **Pay Range** $22.08 - $22.08 / hour