General Purpose:
The Blend Operator is responsible for following all DFA Ingredient Solutions GMP’s and working in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, and quality and sanitation requirements.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Weighs each ingredient and add 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 as needed (i.e. loss control)
- Attends and participates in safety meetings
- Reports unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents immediately to supervisor
- Assists in accident investigations
- Covers vacations and overtime as needed or required
- Assists with duties in other departments as needed
- Performs other work as assigned
Dairy Farmers of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.