Vacation Relief Operator

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• 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.

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

Pay

$28.86 per hour

Schedule

Rotating weekly shifts based on need.