Position : Production Separator Operator

　　Location : St. Albans, Vermont

　　Requisition ID: : 24614

　　**Join DFA's production team at St. Albans. *

　　*SIGN ON BONUS - $2500

　　Premium benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, vacation.

　　Join a winning team! As the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in the United States, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) consists of more than 13,000 family farm-owners and more than 20,000 employees. Our employees are dedicated to delivering wholesome dairy products from the family farm to family tables around the world, while continuously exploring ways to be more innovative and efficient. Our commitment to produce a safe, sustainable and traceable product starts with our farmer-owners and is carried throughout the entire supply chain. Our employees make a difference within our Cooperative and the community while delivering value to our members.

　　General Purpose:

　　Operate the separator/evaporator process in an efficient manner in order to maximize production while maintaining product quality and employee safety.

　　Job Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Operate the separator system according to defined processing parameters to achieve optimum processing efficiencies and to ensure the highest quality product while minimizing downtime.

　　Monitor and document processes as required and perform quality control checks, making changes to the processes as necessary to maintain quality per documented change process

　　Ensure all process documentation is complete

　　Perform CIP as needed on all related equipment, perform manual cleaning as necessary.

　　Always maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area in accordance to 5S methodology.

　　Perform general housekeeping duties and Master Sanitation Schedule tasks as necessary

　　Minimize water usage and generation of wastewater with the scope of the position

　　Follow all Dairy Farmers of America GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality and sanitation requirements.

　　Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive

　　Exhibit the values and ethics of DFA through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement

　　Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

　　Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

　　Assist in the training and development of new operators

　　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.

　　Will need to complete pasteurization training.

　　Other duties may be assigned as required.

　　Education and Experience

　　High School Diploma or GED Preferred

　　2 year applied science degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or microbiology preferred.

　　1 year of experience in a food laboratory

　　Within six months, the Lab Technician must be provisionally approved for antibiotic testing by the Vermont State certifying officer

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Must be able to use laboratory apparatus, and office automation equipment

　　Must be able to use and understand calculations used for laboratory analysis

　　Knowledge of and proficient computer usage

　　Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

　　Able to keep good records (record keeping skill)

　　Able to prepare and comprehend wash tags, shipping and receiving paperwork, laboratory procedures and reference, and state and federal regulations regarding the testing of dairy products; able to communicate with fellow employees

　　Able to take on the responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done

　　Able to identify problems, take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems, and implement recommended solutions

　　Able to take on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done

　　Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork and promptly share relevant information with others

　　Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

　　Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

　　Able to maintain a positive "can do" outlook, rebound quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintain composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations

　　Must be able to read, write and speak English

　　Benefits:

　　DFA offers an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, fully funded pension and more.

　　EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer