CHEESE LIQUIFIER - MID SHIFT - LINE 1

Job Description

General Purpose:

Operates and monitors cheese & bean liquefier. Aids with vegetable delumper duties and general setup in all processing areas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper ingredients and ingredient amounts are used according to batch sheets.
• Reports quality issues to Supervisor as they occur.
• Assists and communicates with vegetable delumper on salsa and spinach days.
• Sanitizes equipment using CIP procedures and methods.
• Accurately documents lot numbers.
• Assists and communicates with other members of the production team in setting up various ingredients on salsa and white dip runs.
• Assists with breakdown and storage of used packaging totes, boxes, drums, buckets, etc.
• Ensures that FIFO practice is used on all supplies.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Operates forklift to move ingredients and/or supplies.
• Inspects forklift before operating and completes inspection form which is given to Supervisor.
• Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
• Stages ingredients for next day’s productions.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area including forklift sanitation.
• Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
• Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
• Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
• Assist in training new operator.
• Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday - Saturdays Possible based on Demand
• 12:30pm - 8:30Pm
• $18.50 Starting Rate
• Rate Increase at 90 Days - $22.66
• .50/Hour Shift Differential for start times of 2pm or later

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Able to effectively communicate in writing & speech (English)
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.