Evening Production Technician

Position Overview

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a cooperative owned by over 12,500 family farmers dedicated to dairy marketing. The DFA Bruce facility operates within the Ingredient Solutions Division, specializing in the production of dairy-based ingredients and innovative flavor solutions tailored for clients in the food manufacturing and service sectors. Our Ingredient Solutions team is equipped to create a diverse range of high-quality products, from cheese to custom formulations and cutting-edge dairy ingredients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering the goodness of dairy and enhancing our communities.

DFA provides comprehensive health insurance options to all employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield, which includes FSA/HSA, Virtual Care, Surgery Resources, and Diabetes Care. Additional benefits encompass Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, Life Insurance, and a 401K plan with company matching.

Employees at DFA are eligible for vacation benefits starting on the first day of the month following their hire date, with up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation time available.

Current Opening

We have an immediate vacancy for a Night Production Operator. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. This role operates on a 2-2-3 schedule from 4:20 PM to 4:30 AM, with a competitive pay rate of $23.30 per hour, plus an additional $1.50 shift premium.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate in various areas of the facility, managing ingredients and finished products through measuring, batching, mixing, bagging, organizing, and stacking.
• Ensure the warehouse and production floor are kept organized and tidy.
• Uphold safe working conditions for all employees, adhering to state and federal regulations regarding health and safety.
• Commit to safety practices, ensuring every employee leaves work in the same condition as they arrived.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and comply with corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrate the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Comply with all DFA Quality, Safety, and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any discrepancies.
• Participate in required training sessions, including Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• The responsibilities outlined here are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee, but are not an exhaustive list of duties and skills required.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with precision and attention to detail.
• Dependability and reliability are essential.
• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility to work weekends or holidays when necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer