STARTING Rate $19.95 - 6 months $20.45 - 1 year $20.95 plus an additional .35 for evening shift differential Shift 12a-8a Insurance full coverage $50.00 per week

General Purpose:

Safely operate the evaporator or dryer at or above the production and quality standards and CIP system while maintaining a safe, clean work environment. Perform master sanitation and provide assistance to maintenance with preventive maintenance task.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaporator operator must know the type of product, the silo source, and all handling procedures involved each time he/she operates the evaporation process
• Dyer operator receives pasteurized condense whole or non-fat from the evaporators. It is this employee's responsibility to spray dry this product. The operator runs highly sophisticated spray dryers which can dry milk product at a high rate of output. This employee maintains the production of a uniform product that is immediately sent to packaging
• Must have a full understanding of product flow from the milk silos to packaging department
• Ensure all quality assurance checks are performed at designated intervals
• Ensure all paperwork is done correctly and completely at designated intervals
• Ensure all recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility and common areas
• Constantly look for continuous improvement and process improvement
• Perform all other duties deemed appropriate, necessary, required, or directed by the plant management
• Safeguard and protect all company assets in his/her care
• Make decisions in a timely manner
• Anticipate problems and implement solutions
• Demonstrate good judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee information
• Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with customers, vendors, employees, and peers
• Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance for the position and the situation'
• Obtain and maintain certifications and licenses that are required
• Follow all DFA GMP's 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 judgment
• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to use and understand calculations, production rates, and fluid inventories
• Must prepare and comprehend evaporator logs, master sanitation schedule, and fellow employees
• Must be able to perform routine machine adjustments
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to identify problems, take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems, and implement recommended solutions
• Able to take on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done
• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork and promptly share relevant information with others
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to maintain a positive “can do” outlook, rebound quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintain composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Reporting to this Position:

• None

Backup Support to Position(s):

• N/A

Travel:

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• No travel required

• 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)

• 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)

• 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)

• 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)

• 75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)