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Production Stager and Blend Operator

3 months ago

Zumbrota, United States Dairy Farmers of America Full time

Position : Production Stager and Blend Operator

Location : Zumbrota, Minnesota

Requisition ID: : 27499

General Purpose:

The Production Stager and Blend Operator is responsible for following all DFA Ingredient Solutions GMP’s and working in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, and quality and sanitation requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Stages partial ingredient pallets for future production

  • Weighs each ingredient and add to the batch

  • Ensures the product is ready to dry

  • Carries out all QA checks in the mix room

  • Operates the pH meter, refractometer, etc. to keep product within specifications

  • Performs necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance

  • Follows established plant operating and cleaning procedures

  • Follows Good Manufacturing Practices

  • Assists with safety analysis and on the job training of new employees

  • Attends educational training seminars as needed (i.e. loss control)

  • Attends and participates in safety meetings

  • Reports unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents immediately to supervisor

  • Assists in accident investigations

  • Covers vacations and overtime as needed or required

  • Assists with duties in other departments as needed

Performs other work as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Basic computer skills

  • Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and job safety analysis

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage

  • Performs work independently, as required

  • Knowledge with machines, tools, equipment, and lockout tagout

Must be able to read, write and speak English