What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Relief Person position at CDI Opportunities?
Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world.
Strategically located along Highway 99, our Fresno facility produces bulk butter, processed fluids, and milk powder.
We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!
We offer a generous total rewards package that includes:
- Family medical/dental/vision
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plans
- Shift Differential
Job Summary
California Dairies Inc. is currently seeking dedicated and experienced Plant Relief Operators to join our team at the Fresno Plant. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in dairy plant operations and possess the necessary licenses and certifications.
Support and enforce QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.
We are seeking candidates with the following:
- Must have a current (or previously held) Weighers and Samplers License
- Must have a current (or previously held) Pasteurizer License
- Must have a current (or previously held) IA Certification
- Experience as a Milk Receiver/Tank Washer and Loadout or equivalent
- Experience as a Separator/Evaporator or equivalent
- Experience in Powder Packaging or equivalent
- Some experience as a Churn Operator or equivalent
- Some experience in Sanitation or equivalent
- Some experience in Warehouse shipping and receiving or equivalent
Essential Functions
- Perform various plant relief duties as needed
- Ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards
- Operate and maintain equipment efficiently
- Assist in the production and packaging of dairy products
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the plant
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
- Flexibility to work various shifts as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience
- Basic computational skills required.
- Simple math reasoning required.
Language Skills
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Listed above.
ADA/FEHA
The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
EEO
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Vacation relief personnel are not attached to one permanent job. The operator rotates their job from week to week and department depending on where they are needed for relief. As a result of this, the physical demand of their job encompasses every job in the plant. The physical demands will be based on the job description of the assigned job.
In general, all production jobs require the ability to lift and carry 55 lbs. on a regular basis and 80 lbs. on an occasional basis. The operator stands throughout their shift and occasionally sits while performing tests. The operator walks on uneven concrete and tiles surfaces. The operator needs full range of motion including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, turning, climbing, balancing, reaching, grasping and manipulating.
Equipment
Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to: hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees will be subject to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees while working in proximity to evaporator. Temperatures range from 34 to 100 degrees.
