Plant Relief Operator

Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

-- The Vacation relief employee is responsible for performing all the duties related to receiving, blow mold, 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.-- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. -- 1 year experience preferred. -- Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. -- Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred. -- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs, frequently lift and/or move above shoulder height, stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift. -- Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals. -- Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays. -- Be able to effectively work in a team environment. -- Effective verbal and written communication skills. -- Ability to work in a fast paced environment. -- Must be able to pass all pre*employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks). An Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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