Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America Aseptic Processing Lead 6pm - 6am in St Paul, Minnesota
Job Description
Job Summary :
The Aseptic Production Lead will assist the Production Supervisor in maximizing production up-time of high-quality, cost-efficient product while safely operating processing equipment. They will provide guidance and training to other Aseptic Processors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Safe, effective and efficient set up, operation, and cleaning of processing equipment for production.
Responsible for sterilization and manual washing of machine components.
Responsible for Clean In Place (CIP) process for all processing equipment.
Perform routine basic chemical concentration tests.
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality of product and processes.
Ensure accurate and timely monitoring of critical control points.
Conduct basic trouble shooting of equipment. When necessary contact maintenance.
Responsible for accurately filling out paper work and charts.
Understand and follow production schedule or adjust as needed to avoid down-time on production floor.
Planning and scheduling of fluid transfers and raw lines CIP with HTST and blending employees.
Proactively communicate with team members and keep supervision informed.
Assist supervisors when needed by providing work direction to other Aseptic Processors and cover various supervisors’ duties in their absence or when requested.
Assist with completion of valve PMs to ensure maintenance is completed on schedule.
Hours 6pm - 6am rotating days
Starting salary: $29.77 per hour plus $1 shift differential from 6pm - 6am
BENEFITS:
401(k) with company contribution
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and holidays
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Service recognition and employee rewards
Tuition reimbursement
Uniforms provided
Work for dairy farm families
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience Required:
Minimum five (5) years of food processing experience required.
Knowledge of products and dairy industry preferred.
Certification/Licensure Required:
- None
Skills Required:
Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
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