DMC Machine Operator - Day Shift or Night Shift ($25.13/hr.)

Allendale, MI USA
Requisition ID:  30152
No of Openings:  2
Posted Date:  Sep 5, 2024
Job Function:  Production Operations
Description: 

Short & Sweet: The DMC Operator is responsible for monitoring the DMC, Pre-Heat Tank, and the Finesavers. 

 

Schedule: 

  • 12 HOUR SHIFT
  • 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM or 5:30 PM - 6:00 AM
  • 2, 2, 3 rotation
  • 24/7/365/Weekends/Holidays

 

Benefits:

 

  • Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
  • 401K & Profit Sharing
  • Monthly Production/Safety Bonuses
  • Pet, legal, & other additional insurance packages available

 

Outline of Job Duties:

DMC

  • Controls the mat thickness for consistency by adjusting belt speed, side panels, and vat curd pumps
  • Obtains samples to monitor moisture and pH levels, including using a pH meter
  • Performs nightly shut-down procedure to prepare for CIP process

 

Pre-heat Tanks

  • Controls process by adjusting dwell time, temperature, curd density, and water addition
  • Monitors and trouble shoots process to prevent high fat loss, high fines loss, under melt or over melt functionality, and scrap loss
  • Obtains samples to measure solids using a refractometer
  • Performs CIP process on tanks between each product code
     

Finesavers

  • Measures the amount of fines using a cone test
  • Changes screens regularly to clean and sanitize
  • Transfers screens to Clean Out of Place (COP) tank
     

Additional Duties

  • Provides relief during breaks for Mixer Operator
  • Hoses down floor and equipment
  • Applies lockouts to equipment as required
     

Requirements:

  • Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions.
  • Must be able to read and write to understand standard operating procedures.
  • Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must be able to support 24/7/365 operation including weekends and holidays
  • Must be able to lift 43 lbs from knee to mid-chest and climb stairs hourly

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing.  Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com
 
Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.
 
Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran


Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids