Separator Operator
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Job overview
Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Separator Operator. The Standardizer at Dairy Farmers of America maintains, breaks down, and sets up equipment while troubleshooting operating issues, performs procedures to standardize products, assists in cultured product manufacturing, operates HTST #2 and CIP systems, follows GMP, communicates across departments, and meets daily deadlines.
Key focus areas include Maintain, break down, and set up equipment and machinery, Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating issues, and Perform procedures, figuring, and testing required to standardize products.
Important skills include Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, HTST Operation, CIP System Operation, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Basic Math.
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Full job description
Job Duties
Kemps has an immediate job opening for a well-versed standardizer to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. The standardizer will be responsible for performing all procedures, figuring, and testing required to standardize products. The standardizer will assist in making cultured products by operating HTST #2, filling out necessary paperwork, and completing PASS sheets as well as by operating the CIP system. The standardizer will follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), communicate effectively with all departments, and meet daily deadlines.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!
THIS POSITION PAYS:
$32.27/hr. starting
SCHEDULE: Sunday-Thursday, 1pm start time, 8 hour shifts
BENEFITS:
Union Pension and company 401(k)
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and holidays
Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Service recognition and employee rewards
Employee referral program
Uniforms provided
Work for dairy farm families
High school diploma or GED preferred
Basic math skills
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
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55044
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
37344
Job Benefits
Not specified
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