Dairy Farmers of America

Whey Dryer Operator

Starting wage $25.32

Current openings:     

Afternoon shift 3p-11p, 11p-7a or a Floater that will work all 3 shifts as needed.

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

• Continuously monitor dryer, finisher evaporator, and WPC performance and make necessary changes to operating parameters.
• Notify control room lead person/management of any irregularities in the performance of equipment.
• Monitor and verify that proper changes and connections have been made for production and CIP modes of operation.
• Perform computer tasks as needed.
• Insure correct reporting of ingredients to the inventory management system.
• Maintain all production records in an orderly fashion.
• Perform hourly quality checks.
• Assist in other production areas as required.
• Assist in loading outgoing and unloading incoming trucks of whey concentrate as required.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment and quality standards.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment as required.
• 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two years of experience in a production area of the plant or equivalent is highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division including decimals and fractions
• Mechanical Abilities highly preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to use various computer applications

Must be able to read, write and speak English