Plant Relief Operator at Dean Foods in Springfield, Ohio

Job Description:

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.


· 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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