Churn Operator - HPPD17

General Purpose

Operate churns in efficient and sanitary measure to provide product for the fillers as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor three butter churns to ensure efficient and consistent production
• Assist with butter packaging, box assembly and stacking operations
• Maintain accurate production reports and documentation
• Perform quality control procedures, including testing and adjusting butterfat, moisture, and salt levels
• Provide relief support in packaging and stacking areas to maintain continuous production flow.
• Assist in the clean-up of all butter production equipment as well as other cleaning duties, when necessary. This includes cleaning and sanitizing of all plant equipment and maintaining housekeeping in the plant as well as all other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor necessary for a safe, sanitary, and efficient operation
• Maintain churns in correct specs
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English