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DOWNSTAIRS OPERATOR - NIGHT SHIFT - LINE 1

Dairy Farmers of America
United States, Texas, Schulenburg
Jan 19, 2025

General Purpose:

Adds vegetables to batches.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:



  • Adds the necessary ingredients to batches according to the appropriate batch sheet.
  • Pumps tomatoes into tomato tank and buffers them to proper pH during queso runs.
  • Inspects quality of vegetables used in batches for any noticeable defects and informs management.
  • Mixes seasonings and starches in Liquefier during white dip runs.
  • Rehydrates onions during white dip runs.
  • Records all required information for traceability purposes, i.e. batch sheets, logs, etc.
  • Dumps paste and diced tomatoes during salsa runs.
  • Utilizes ingredients on a first in/first out basis.
  • Attaches the correct flow lines for product movement.
  • CIPs all equipment used for downstairs vegetable at end of runs.
  • Connect all downstairs equipment for the next product run.
  • Assist the cheese liquefier and cook with their assigned duties during smooth and cheesy runs.
  • Communicates with fellow processing members.
  • Performs quality tests on ingredients when necessary and reports any concerns to management.
  • Keeps floor area clean and free of debris.
  • Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
  • Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
  • Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
  • Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
  • Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and legibly.
  • Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
  • Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
  • Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
  • Assists in training new operator.
  • Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based efforts.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    • Shift Schedule - Monday - Friday 830PM-430AM - SCHEDULE BASED ON DEMAND
    • SOME SATURDAYS POSSIBLE DUE TO PRODUCT DEMAND
    • $18.50 STARTING RATE + .50/HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL - START TIME OF 2PM OR LATER
    • $22.97 RATE AFTER 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT + .50/HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL - START TIME OF 2PM OR LATER




Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience



  • High School Diploma or GED


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
  • Able to effectively communicate in writing & speech (English)
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • Must be able to attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.


An Equal Opportunity Employer

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