R.O. Operator-7a.m.

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Dairy Farmers of America

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Turlock, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Monitor and process whey using various filtration and pasteurization equipment to meet customer specifications. Ensure safe and sanitary operations while adhering to corporate regulatory, food safety, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to learn dairy filtration systems within five weeks. You must possess good computer and math skills, and be able to obtain and maintain a Pasteurizer's License. You will also need to learn SAP and communicate effectively in English.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Whey HTST Pasteurizer operation

Whey Cream Batch Pasteurizing system operation

Whey Clarifier operation

MSA-300 Separator operation

Ultra Filtration unit operation

Reverse Osmosis unit operation

R.O. Polisher unit operation

CIP system operation

SAP

Pasteurizer's License

Job Description

Relief for 3PM-11:30PM and 11PM-7:30AM Shifts with Rotating Days Off

General Purpose: Monitor and process whey to meet customer's specifications. Operate whey equipment in a safe, efficient and productive manner.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate a Whey HTST Pasteurizer
  • Operate a Whey Cream Batch Pasteurizing system
  • Operate a Whey Clarifier
  • Operate a MSA-300 Separator
  • Operate and CIP Ultra Filtration units
  • Operate and CIP Reverse Osmosis units
  • Operate R.O. Polisher units
  • Operate a CIP system
  • Adjust all equipment to meet production specifications
  • Communicate with truck drivers professionally
  • Load out WPC
  • Load out Lactose
  • Perform a safe and sanitary operation
  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
  • Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
  • Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
  • Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
  • Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
  • Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan
  • Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Pay

  • Competitive pay - $24.55 - $30.14 per hour based on experience
  • Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM
  • Paid Overtime

BENEFITS

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Life Insurance – Company Paid
  • AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid
  • 144 hours of Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Sign-On Bonus $1,500
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be able to learn Dairy Filtration Systems within a 5 week period
  • Good computer skills
  • Good math skills
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Pasteurizer's License
  • Must be able to abide by all Safety and GMP policies
  • Must be a self-starter and work under minimum supervision
  • Must learn SAP
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English
  EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners. As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more. We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA. We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions. At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
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