Night Blend Operator at Dean Foods in Zumbrota, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Title



Night Blend OperatorLocation



Zumbrota, MinnesotaDescription




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

Requirements




Minimum Requirements:




Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required


• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Must be able to read, write and speak English

Pay Range



$23.19/hour Apply Now