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Whey Operations Technician

Dairy Farmers of America

New Wilmington, PAJob$23.09/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23.09/hr
Location
New Wilmington, PA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified In Forklift Operation

Job overview

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Whey Operations Technician. The Whey Operations Technician operates and monitors bagging equipment, performs quality control checks, scans inventory, maintains production logs, ensures accurate product coding and labeling, operates forklifts safely, enters data into SAP, assists coworkers, supports training of new personnel, minimizes water usage, follows DFA GMPs, and adheres to safety policies.

Key focus areas include Operate and monitor bagging equipment, Perform quality control checks as required, and Scan inventory and enter data into SAP system.

Important skills include Safety Policies And Procedures, Read English, Write English, Speak English, Commercial English, and Grammar. Preferred (not required): Operate Bagging Equipment, Monitor Bagging Equipment, Quality Control Checks, and Scanning To Inventory Management System.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safety Policies and ProceduresRead EnglishWrite EnglishSpeak EnglishOperate Bagging EquipmentMonitor Bagging EquipmentQuality Control ChecksScanning to Inventory Management SystemProduct Coding and LabelingProduction LogsPalletize Finished Whey ProductsForklift Safety CheckOperate ForkliftSAP Inventory SystemTraining New PersonnelMinimize Water UsageMinimize Wastewater GenerationDFA GMP'sCorporate and Regulatory Quality RequirementsCorporate and Regulatory Sanitation RequirementsCommercial EnglishGrammarArithmetic

Qualifications

Certified in Forklift OperationHigh School Diploma or GEDPrevious Forklift Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Description

Starting Wage $23.09 per hour

5 Days per Week

Benefits include - Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate and monitor bagging equipment

  • Notify lead person of any irregularities in equipment or product

  • Perform quality control checks as required

  • Complete scanning to the inventory management system

  • Assist co-worker to maintain a smooth flow of packaged product

  • Check for accurate product coding and labeling

  • Maintain accurate and orderly production logs

  • Maintain a safe and clean work area

  • Assist in other production areas as required

  • Palletize (stack) finished whey products as per procedures

  • Perform forklift safety check before operating forklift and inform supervisor of machine defects

  • Operate forklift in a safe manner

  • Enter production data into SAP inventory system

  • Assist in training of new personnel

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

  • Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements

  • Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures

  • 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 GED Preferred

  • Certified in Forklift Operation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to use commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions

  • Previous forklift experience preferred

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $23.09 / hour

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