Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America HYDROCOOLER OPERATOR - LINE 2 MID SHIFT in Schulenburg, Texas
Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures that Hydrocooler loading and unloading equipment is functional prior to startup.
Monitors chlorine levels in processing water.
Reports items that are out of specification, i.e., chlorine levels.
Maintains control of Cook-Chex cards and incubation samples.
Operates loaders, unloaders, and shuttle car functions when necessary.
Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders to supervisor.
Isolates deviated product when a hold situation occurs and informs supervisor.
Performs vegetable delumper on salsa and white dip days (see Vegetable Delumper job description).
Monitors and tests function of turned over jar detectors.
Clears jars from Hydrocooler exit on a regular basis.
Utilizes inventory of all ingredients on a first in/first out basis.
Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
Assists in training new operators.
Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contribute to team based efforts.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
12pm - 8am - Monday - Friday - Some Saturdays possible Based on Demand
$18.50 Starting Rate / Increase to $22.30 at 90 Days
Requirements
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.