**Job Description** **Job Summary** : The Aseptic Production Lead will assist the Production Supervisor in maximizing production up-time of high-quality, cost-efficient product while safely operating processing equipment. They will provide guidance and training to other Aseptic Processors. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** + Safe, effective and efficient set up, operation, and cleaning of processing equipment for production. + Responsible for sterilization and manual washing of machine components. + Responsible for Clean In Place (CIP) process for all processing equipment. + Perform routine basic chemical concentration tests. + Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality of product and processes. + Ensure accurate and timely monitoring of critical control points. + Conduct basic trouble shooting of equipment. When necessary contact maintenance. + Responsible for accurately filling out paper work and charts. + Understand and follow production schedule or adjust as needed to avoid down-time on production floor. + Planning and scheduling of fluid transfers and raw lines CIP with HTST and blending employees. + Proactively communicate with team members and keep supervision informed. + Assist supervisors when needed by providing work direction to other Aseptic Processors and cover various supervisors’ duties in their absence or when requested. + Assist with completion of valve PMs to ensure maintenance is completed on schedule. **Hours 6pm - 6am rotating days** **Starting salary: $29.77 per hour plus $1 shift differential from 6pm - 6am** **BENEFITS:** + 401(k) with company contribution + Competitive pay + Paid vacation and holidays + Career growth opportunities – we promote from within! + Comprehensive healthcare benefits + Service recognition and employee rewards + Tuition reimbursement + Uniforms provided + Work for dairy farm families **Requirements** **Qualifications:** **Education Required:** + High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. **Experience Required:** + Minimum five (5) years of food processing experience required. + Knowledge of products and dairy industry preferred. **Certification/Licensure Required:** + None **Skills Required:** + Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP). + Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work. + Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). + Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information. + Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. + Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues. + Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills. + Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. + Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment. + Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience. + Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment. + Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships. **DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer** EEO is The Law - click here for more information (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated\_files/employers/poster\_screen\_reader\_optimized.pdf) EEO Statement California applicants, click here (https://www.dfamilk.com/privacy-policy) for information regarding the data collection notice for California Consumer Privacy Act.