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. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.  Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.   

OUR VACATION RELIEF OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• $28.86 per hour

SCHEDULE: Rotating weekly shifts based on need.

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

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
• Must be able to be able to work in a wet 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

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