• Processing Operator

    Dairy Farmers of America (Mechanicsburg, PA)


    Job Description

    Starting Payrate: $26/HR

    **Dairy Farmers of America** is looking for highly dependable team players to join our staff as **PROCESSING OPERATORS** at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. The key role of a Processing Operator is to process raw ingredients into a finished dairy product using industrial processing equipment.

     

    If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing, are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you and **_we are proud to offer you access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day._**

     

    **Shift:** Night Shift (6:00pm-6:30am) Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Sunday.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Operate equipment according to company and recipe standards

    + Comprehend written instructions and recipes when putting together ingredients and starting a new batch of products

    + Utilize ingredients on a first in/first out basis

    + Perform quality tests on ingredients when necessary and report any concerns to management

    + Maintain accurate production records that are written, and computer based. - Review charts, screens, quality check sheets and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format

    + Monitor machinery and adjust the controls for devices as needed

    + Report, troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance repairs as they occur

    + Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment.

    + Assist with training in functional area as needed

    + Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements

    + Maintain a high level of safety and quality awareness and a high degree of urgency

    + Adhere to all safety policies and procedures

    + Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values

    + Other duties as assigned by supervisor

    Requirements

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

    + Completion of a high school diploma or GED program

    + Able to read, write, and speak English

    + Ability to follow all appropriate safety standards in food production

    + Knowledge of basic math and reading comprehension skills

    + 1-3 years prior manufacturing experience preferred. Experience working in food production or in an industrial kitchen a plus

    + Knowledge of quality assurance practices preferred

    + Ability to learn and apply to plant environment

    + Effective communication skills

    + Ability to multi-task

    + Solid PC skills

    + Sit down forklift experience preferred

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

    **Pay Range** $26.00 / hour