• Pasteurizer and Intake Vacation Relief

    Dairy Farmers of America (Farmington, MN)


    Job Description

    JOB SUMMARY

    Kemps has immediate job openings for well-versed machine operators to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. A few job responsibilities include receiving incoming raw milk, run tests on raw milk including DMC, T.A., Charm Antibiotic Test, Cryoscope Check incoming loads for temp. and off odors. Cleaning of work areas and equipment and load trucks for shipment. HTST2 perform all procedures and figuring and tests in standardizing products; making cultured products; Operating HTST2 and filling out all necessary paperwork. Operating HTST, Separators, Operation of UF-RO. Operating CIP system, completing all PASS sheets and running all test required in operating and cleaning separators, standardizing products, UF-RO, and intake equipment. Other duties assigned.

     

    By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

    OUR MACHINE OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION MAKES:

    + Rate per hour $34.02

    SCHEDULE: Rotating schedule covering first shift hours; 12am start time

    *will work Sunday-Thursday (4:00AM) when not covering vacations

    BENEFITS:

    + Union pension plan and 401(k)

    + Competitive pay

    + Paid vacation and holidays

    + Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

    + Comprehensive healthcare benefits

    + Service recognition and employee rewards

    + Employee referral program

    + Uniforms provided

    + Work for dairy farm families

    Requirements

    REQUIREMENTS:

    + Basic math skills

    + Must be willing and able to become certified to receive and test incoming milk

    + Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks

    + Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds

    + Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

    + Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment

    + May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals

    + Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

    **Pay Range** 34.02