Dyer/Autopak Relief -3rd Shift

**Join DFA's production team at St. Albans. *

• SIGN ON BONUS - $1500

Premium benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, vacation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform job duties within the manufacturing environment to provide support as a dryer operator and autopak operator.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

. Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment on the production line

. Ensure that the proper materials are used for each product being produced

. Complete all required documentation and quality checks

. Record and document all production runs, downtime, weights, code dates, and label verifications

. Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format

. Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks on equipment in both manual and automated capacities

. Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed

. Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties

. Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, 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

. Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot

. 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

. Knowledge of plant operations

. Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories

. Able to effectively work in a team environment

. Able to follow directions and carry out instructions

. Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

. Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

. Able to perform task and duties under general supervision

. 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

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