Production Relief Operator

Job Summary

DFA/Kemps has immediate job openings for Production Relief Operators to perform various tasks such as maintaining, breaking down, and setting up equipment and machinery, troubleshooting, and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. Relief operators will process finished or raw materials while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicating effectively with all departments.

About the Role

At DFA/Kemps, you will be part of a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a cooperative of dairy farmers. We manufacture a range of dairy products including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients, and more, under well-known regional brands. As a Production Relief Operator, you will be compensated at $27.48 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, break down, and set up equipment and machinery
• Process finished or raw materials
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Communicate effectively with all departments
• Meet daily deadlines

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work in a wet environment
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes, and cleaning chemicals
• Able to work flexible hours including overtime, occasional weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Second and third shift receive a shift differential of $1.00/hr. and $2.00/hr. respectively
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - promoted from within
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided

Schedule

M-F 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM with some weekend work required

Pay

$27.48 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Shift differential for second and third shifts
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - promoted from within
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work in a wet environment
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes, and cleaning chemicals
• Able to work flexible hours including overtime, occasional weekends, and holidays