Vacation Relief Operator

Kemps

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Rockford, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The operator is responsible for receiving, sanitation, and filling machine operations, providing relief for other operators during vacations. Key duties include documenting production runs, performing CIP cleaning, and ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform basic math operations. You must be able to handle physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and work effectively in a fast-paced, wet environment with potential exposure to chemicals.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CIP equipment operation

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

SOP compliance

Chemical handling

PPE usage

Job Description

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:

  • $28.86 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
Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 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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EEO Statement

Kemps

A family of farmers, neighbors and friends. Since 1914, Kemps has been delighting families throughout the upper Midwest with wholesome and delicious dairy products. From our beginnings as a small creamery in Southeastern Minnesota, Kemps has extended its roots to include the manufacture and marketing of fresh milk, premium ice cream and frozen yogurt, frozen novelties, sour cream and cottage cheese through retail supermarkets and food service channels. Headquartered today in St. Paul, Minnesota, we operate six manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota and have over 1,200 employees. Our commitment to taste and quality remains unchanged. Our purpose at Kemps is to “Nourish Families.” • By providing wholesome dairy products that nourish families and promote happiness. • Through the support we provide each other as a family of employees. • Through the engagement of our employees in the communities we serve. • Through the return we provide for our farmer owners and their families. Kemps is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America. 100% of our profits go to dairy farmers and their families.
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