Processing Operator

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

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