Day Blend Operator

Description
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a farmer-owned, dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. DFA Zumbrota is part of the Ingredient Solutions Division manufacturing dairy-based ingredients and innovative flavor solutions for customers in the food manufacturing and food service channels. Ingredient Solutions has the capability to produce a variety of high-quality products including cheese to custom formulations and trendsetting dairy ingredients. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!
DFA offers comprehensive health insuranceto all employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield including FSA/HSA, Virtual Care, Surgery Resources, and Diabetes Care. Additionally Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, Life Insurance, 401K with company match is also offered.
DFA employees are eligible for vacation benefits on the first day of the month after their hire date. Employees are eligible for up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation time.
DFA Zumbrota has an opening for Day Blend Operator. This position is responsible for following all DFA Ingredient Solutions GMPs and working in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, and quality and sanitation requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Weighs each ingredient and adds to the batch
• Ensures the product is ready to dry
• Carries out all QA checks in the mix room
• Operates the pH meter, refractometer, etc. to keep product within specifications
• Performs necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
• Follows established plant operating and cleaning procedures
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices
• Assists with safety analysis and on the job training of new employees
• Attends educational training seminars and safety meetings
• Reports unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents immediately to supervisor
• Covers vacations and overtime as needed or required
• Assists with duties in other departments as needed
• Performs other work as assigned

Requirements
Required Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and job safety analysis
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
• Performs work independently, as required
• Knowledge with machines, tools, equipment, and Lockout Tagout

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment

Other Responsibilities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.