Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America Utility Worker- 1st Shift in Frederick, Maryland
Position : Utility Worker- 1st Shift
Location : Frederick, Maryland
Requisition ID: : 27548
Perform the duties required to ensure that assigned area is sanitary and clean. This includes but is not limited to removing trash and/or recycling from the plant and placing in designated location and dumping product waste into Tank 18 (waste tank)
Rework designated product as needed and complete and maintain all records as required
Assist the Half Gallon filler when time for boxing
Stock the lines with caps, labels, and/or cartons to help improve filler efficiencies
Carry out cleaning tasks from the Master Sanitation Sheet, or MSS, as instructed
Ensure that employee lunchroom and bathrooms are well maintained, including stocking of necessary items
Inspect wall mounted bins daily to make certain that all PPE and GMP requirements can be met by associates. This includes but is not limited to earplugs, beard/hairnets, soap dispensers, paper towels, and hand sanitizers
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
Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
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.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Certification and/or License - None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skill in written and oral communication
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to be proactive in seeking solutions
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
Able to interpret and apply company policies
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
Able to change task daily
Able to follow steps required to insure proper equipment operation
Able to use all compounds used in assigned areas with no known allergies or reactions
Must be able to read, write and speak English
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran