Plant Relief Operator
Dean Foods

Job Title

Plant Relief OperatorLocation

Springfield, OhioDescription

· The Vacation relief employee is responsible for performing all the duties related to receiving, blow mold, and filling machine operations.

· This position will relieve other operators while they are on vacation.

· Accurately document all production runs, downtime, weights, code dates and label verification.

· Subject to on-call duty in cases of plant emergency situations.

· Collect first, last and product changes for lab testing.

· Sanitize fillers at specified intervals and protect product integrity at all times.

· Operate manual and/or automated CIP equipment as well perform manual cleaning.

· Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.

· Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.

· Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.

· Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.

· Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

· Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

· Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

· Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

· Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

· Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements

· High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

· 1 year experience preferred.

· Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

· Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

· Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs, frequently lift and/or move above shoulder height, stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift.

· Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals.

· [Delete if not Ice cream plant: For ice cream plants: Exposure to allergens.]

· Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

· Be able to effectively work in a team environment.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

· Must be able to pass all pre*employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

An Equal Opportunity Employer
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