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Dairy Farmers of America Day Shift - Separator Operator in Zumbrota, Minnesota

Job Description

General Purpose:

The Separator Operator is to operate the separator process in an efficient manner in order to maximize production while maintaining product quality and employee safety.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate the separator system according to defined processing parameters to achieve optimum processing efficiencies and to ensure the highest quality product while minimizing downtime; this includes the Skim HTST, Separator, Cream HTST, and RO

  • Monitor and document processes as required and perform quality control checks, making changes to the processes as necessary to maintain quality

  • Ensure all process documentation is completed correctly at designated intervals and entered into SAP as required

  • Ensure all recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations

  • Perform CIP as needed on all related equipment and perform manual cleaning as necessary

  • Assist with raw milk load-outs

  • Perform CIP of product tanks, processing lines, and load-out lines; perform manual cleaning as necessary

  • Perform general housekeeping duties and master sanitation schedule tasks as necessary

  • Perform limited maintenance as required

  • Minimize water usage and the generation of wastewater within the scope of the position

  • Assist in the training and development of new operators

  • Maintain safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility and common areas

  • Anticipate problems, implement solutions, and look for continuous improvement/process improvement opportunities

  • Safeguard and protect all company assets and proprietary information

  • Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives. Make decisions in a timely manner

  • Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments and peers

  • Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive

  • Follow all Dairy Farmers of America procedures and practices: Safety, Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)

  • 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

  • Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

  • Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

  • 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

  • Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • 1 year of manufacturing experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Able to perform basic quality testing as necessary, including but not limited to total solids%, butterfat%

  • Able to understand the cream HTST system to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise

  • Able to use and understand calculations, production rates and fluid inventories

  • Able to prepare and comprehend evaporator logs and master sanitation schedules

  • Able to perform routine machine adjustments

  • Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

  • Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

  • Knowledge of and proficient skills with computer usage

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

  • An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $24.35/hour

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