Process Operator

Join a great company!  DFA is the largest supplier of raw milk in the world.  Owned by farmers - working to enrich communities and consumers' lives through all the possibilities of dairy.   The primary role of Process Operator is to safely operate all production equipment at or above production and quality standards and CIP systems while maintaining a safe, clean work environment. Process Operators will perform master sanitation and provide assistance to maintenance with preventive maintenance task.   Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operators must know the type of product, the silo source and all handling procedures involved each time he operates any processing equipment or process.
• Must have a full understanding of product flow from the milk silos to packaging department
• Ensure all quality assurance checks are performed at designated intervals
• Ensure all paperwork is done correctly and completely at designated intervals
• Ensure all recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and common areas
• Constantly look for continuous improvement and process improvement
• Perform all other duties deemed appropriate, necessary, required, or directed by plant management
• Safeguard and protect all company assets in his/her care
• Make decisions in a timely manner
• Anticipate problems and implement solutions
• Demonstrate good judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor and employee information
• Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives 
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments and peers
• Adhere to all current SOP's, procedures and quality requirements - Obtain and maintain certifications and licenses that are required

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:
*High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
*1 year of manufacturing experience