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3rd Shift Ice Cream Machine Operator and Sanitation

Dairy Farmers of America

Wilbraham, MAJob$21.37/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.37/hr
Location
Wilbraham, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a 3rd Shift Ice Cream Machine Operator and Sanitation. The Ice Cream Machine Operator and Sanitation role involves operating filler equipment for various product families while adhering to regulatory standards. Responsibilities include cleaning, setting up, operating, and monitoring production line equipment, completing documentation, and performing quality checks. The operator will also troubleshoot basic issues, collect samples, and ensure proper packaging materials are used. This position requires maintaining communication with other departments and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key focus areas include Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment of the production line, Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks, and Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.

Successful candidates bring Use Company Computer Systems and Read, Write And Speak English. Important skills include Operate Filler Equipment, Clean Equipment, Set-Up Equipment, Monitor Equipment, Complete Documentation, and Quality Checks. Preferred (not required): Work In A Team Environment, Legibly Write Entries For Record Keeping, Use Company Computer Systems, and Work In A Fast-Paced Environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate Filler EquipmentClean EquipmentSet-Up EquipmentMonitor EquipmentComplete DocumentationQuality ChecksMonitor WeightsMonitor SealsMonitor CapsMonitor General PackagingAdjust Filler TimingAdjust FillingCheck MatTroubleshoot Operating DifficultiesCollect SamplesEnsure Proper Packaging MaterialsPrevent DowntimePerform Filler ChangeoversComplete Cleaning ChecklistPrepare Equipment for Next RunMaintain CommunicationDocument Information According to SOP’sContinuous Improvement MindsetIdentify Opportunities to Improve ProcessesReport Food Safety IssuesReport Food Quality IssuesMaintain Safe Working ConditionsCompliance With State and Federal RegulationsFollow DFA Good Manufacturing PracticesWork Consistent With Corporate Regulatory RequirementsWork Consistent With Food Safety RequirementsWork Consistent With Quality RequirementsWork Consistent With Sanitation RequirementsRead EnglishWrite EnglishSpeak EnglishWork in a Team EnvironmentLegibly Write Entries for Record KeepingUse Company Computer SystemsWork in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentCommunicate Clearly and EffectivelyFollow DirectionsAdd, Subtract, Multiply and Divide

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentWarehouse ExperienceProduction ExperienceGeneral Work ExperienceCertification and/or License

Full job description

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operate filler equipment of various product families following regulatory standards.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment of the production line

  • Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks

  • Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product

  • Make adjustments to filler timing and filling; check mat as needed

  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties

  • Collect required samples needed for quality assurance testing

  • Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced

  • Watch for jams on the label operator and effectively thread wrap to prevent downtime due to error

  • Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner

  • Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run

  • Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed

  • Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

  • Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s

  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

  • Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately

  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

  • 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred

  • Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Able to effectively work in a team environment

  • Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

  • Able to use company computer systems

  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment

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

  • Able to follow directions

  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range 21.37

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