**Job Description** **JOB SUMMARY** + The Vacation relief employee is responsible for performing all the duties related to receiving, sanitation, 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. **OUR VACATION RELIEF OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:** + $27.98 per hour **SCHEDULE:** Rotating weekly shifts based on need. **BENEFITS:** + Union 401(k) with company contribution + Competitive pay + Paid vacation and holidays + Career growth opportunities – we promote from within! + Union healthcare benefits + Employee referral program + Uniforms provided + Work for dairy farm families **Requirements** **REQUIREMENTS:** + High school diploma or GED required + Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal + Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks + Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds + Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment + Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment + May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals + Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays **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 **Pay Range** 27.98/hour