Amf Operator

California Dairies, Inc. is the largest member-owned milk marketing and dairy processing cooperative in California producing 40 percent of California’s milk. Co-owned by nearly 400 dairy producers who ship 16 billion pounds of Real California Milk annually, California Dairies, Inc. is a manufacturer of quality butter, fluid milk products and milk powders.

As the leading source of dairy nutrition for a healthy world, we provide safe and reliable high quality dairy products to a growing and more affluent world. This is achieved within a culture that is built upon performance and mutual success.

We are looking for dedicated and talented individuals who will work as a team to achieve the company’s goal of becoming a global market leader. With six plant locations across the state, California Dairies, Inc. provides exciting career opportunities throughout California.

We offer a generous total rewards package that includes:

• Hourly Wage - $22.02 - $27.52
• 12 Hour Rotating Shifts with every other weekend off
• Family medical/dental/vision
• Retirement plans
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loss prevention and safety bonus programs

Summary

Clean and operate machinery to produce a quality product that meets company and regulatory standards. Run AMF filler, AMF skid, and HTST as necessary. Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position. In the absence of an AMF Operator, another AMF Operator will cover the responsibilities of this position. This includes covering for daily breaks and lunches.

Essential Functions List of significant/essential duties, tasks and/or responsibilities required of this position.

• Operate the AMF filer, AMF skid, and HTST efficiently. (startup/shutdown)
• Fill 55-gallon drums and totes efficiently.
• CIP (starting/monitoring)
• Operate a forklift (staging/pulling) product to be melted in the melter room.
• Be able to load finished product loads when necessary.
• Pull representative samples for quality testing.
• Maintain production area in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Maintain tempered OOS bulk and wrapped butter in melter room at all times in order to keep melter full.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Capable of keeping product in spec at all times.
• Able to keep good, accurate records.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
• Report immediately to foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
• Follow SQF, GMP, and HACCP policies and procedures.
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
• Must maintain accurate scanning practices in D365.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Proficient written and spoken English
• Basic computational skills required.
• Simple math reasoning required.

Language Skills 

Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, and diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Must be able to acquire and maintain a Pasteurizer’s License. Must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift operating license.

ADA/FEHA

The company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Sitting/Standing/Walking: Every workday, the operator stands throughout their shift. The operator walks on uneven concrete and tile surfaces.

Lifting/Carrying: Every workday, the operator lifts up to 55 pounds on a frequent basis.

Pushing/Pulling: Every workday, the operator occasionally pushes/pulls while packaging supply carts, full butter cases, and Ben-hil parts cart.

Bending/Stooping: Every workday, the operator bends and stoops occasionally, picking up supplies or waste products from the floor.

 Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Every workday, the operator may squat when picking up products from the floor or during clean up.

 Twisting/Turning: Frequent intermittent repetitive twisting/turning at the waist is required each workday.

 Climbing/Balancing: The operators use stepladders 6 to 8 feet high on an occasionally basis or climb up to four steps on a frequent basis.

 Reaching: Each workday, the operator will have to reach to/for butter supply lines, carton feed, or to clear out butter jams in Benhil machinery.

 Grasping/Manipulating: Frequent use of the hands and fingers is required.  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Employees will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times. Employees may be subject to varying degrees of temperature associated with an air-cooled room. Employees may come in contact with the following: acids, caustics, alcohols, chlorine, soaps, and inks. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to: hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and eye protection must be used in the performance of their duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.