Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

Dairy Farmers of America Master Operator Technician in Athens, Tennessee

Position : Master Operator Technician

Location : Athens, Tennessee

Requisition ID: : 27450

GENERAL PURPOSE

Demonstrate proficiency in a range of processes, procedures, and equipment to perform various operator roles, including those of a highly skilled nature, in the plant production environment. Serve as a resource to others to solve problems and/or assist with operator activities or production equipment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include highly skilled / senior-level processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Blend/Filler/CIP/Retort/ Evaporator/Pasteurizer operators). This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs

· 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 scheduled quality checks

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

· Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment; complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run

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

· Troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complicated 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

· Assist with training efforts in functional area as needed

· Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

· Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

· 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

· 2 to 4 years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry

· Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Considerable knowledge of plant operations

· Proficiency with company computer systems

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

· Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities

· Able to work independently and as part of a team

· Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

· Able to work in a fast-paced environment

· Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

· Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

· Able to perform task and duties without constant 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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