at Dairy Farmers of America in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position : Vacation Relief Operator
Location : Rockford, Illinois
Requisition ID: : 26620
JOB SUMMARY
+ The Vacation relief employee is responsible for performing all the duties related to receiving, sanitation, and filling machine operations.
+ This position will relieve other operators while they are on vacation.
+ Accurately document all production runs, downtime, weights, code dates and label verification.
+ Subject to on-call duty in cases of plant emergency situations.
+ Collect first, last and product changes for lab testing.
+ Sanitize fillers at specified intervals and protect product integrity at all times.
+ Operate manual and/or automated CIP equipment as well perform manual cleaning.
+ Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
+ Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
+ Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
+ Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
+ Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
+ Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
+ Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
+ Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
+ Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
OUR VACATION RELIEF OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:
+ $26.98 per hour
SCHEDULE: Rotating weekly shifts based on need.
BENEFITS:
+ Union 401(k) with company contribution
+ Competitive pay
+ Paid vacation and holidays
+ Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
+ Union healthcare benefits
+ Employee referral program
+ Uniforms provided
+ Work for dairy farm families
REQUIREMENTS:
+ High school diploma or GED preferred
+ Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
+ 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
DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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