Dairy Processing Equipment Operator jobs in Kansas

Dairy Processing Equipment Operator sets-up and operates continuous flow equipment to process milk, cream, and other dairy products. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Dairy Processing Equipment Operator has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, Dairy Processing Equipment Operator works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Processing Operator
  • Alphia
  • Bern, KS FULL_TIME
  • JOB PURPOSE:

    Ensure quality products are produced through the proper operation of extrusion (and related) equipment. Set-up equipment and produce products using run sheets and written formulas.

    DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    • Helps assemble, calibrate, operate, and monitor extruder and all auxiliary equipment (pumps, micro-motions, dry coating applicator, tanks, agitators, etc.) of one extrusion system.
    • Inspects and evaluates equipment hourly; adjusts equipment variables to meet equipment and product requirements.
    • Frequently dumps/weighs, carries, and stacks up to 50-pound bags of ingredients and/or product.
    • Operates forklift and hand-held scanners to remove ingredients from inventory for use in production.
    • Assists in evaluating orders; ensures paperwork is complete and accurate on all processing conditions; completes status reports.
    • Calculates rates and performance percentages for product runs.
    • Distinguishes colors and duplicates those colors in the extrusion process.
    • Establishes and maintains an effective line of communication with Quality Assurance department.
    • Thoroughly understands all quality assurance procedures and programs; ensures all products are within individual client specifications.
    • Monitors and manages shrink losses to acceptable limits/standards.
    • Responsible for all product quality attributes.
    • Evaluates product quality attributes; makes immediate adjustments to correct out-of-specification products.
    • Anticipates technical problems; proactively troubleshoots (where appropriate) and makes technical adjustments and/or notifies maintenance.
    • Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work area and environment.
    • Participate in a full facility and equipment clean-up between each product run as directed.
    • Ensures required changeovers are completed accurately and efficiently.
    • Knowledge & proficiency in Alphia Business Systems as it relates to Position.
    • Responsible for becoming familiar with GMP’s and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all products.
    • Complete simple production reports
    • Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality.
    • Ensure the requirements of the CCP are met, and if a deviation occurs, notify Supervisor and Quality departments to hold all affected product.
    • Other duties as assigned.


    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).

    • Education level: High school diploma and/or GED preferred.
    • Experience: Entry level
    • Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
    • Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form.
    • Basic math skills include addition, subtraction, and percentages.
    • Ability to multi-task.
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Processing operator
  • Post Consumer Brands
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Business Unit Overview Brand We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven ind...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Equipment Operator
  • S & S ROCK CRUSHING INC
  • Ashland, KS FULL_TIME
  • About The JobS&S Rock Crushing has an immediate opening for skilled, dependable loader and excavator operators and a articulating truck driver to join our growing team! We are seeking loyal and reliab...
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Equipment Operator
  • Lee Construction, Inc.
  • Garden, KS FULL_TIME
  • Lee Construction Inc is looking for an experienced equipment operator. We offer competitive wages based on experience. Job Qualifications: Proven experience (3-5 years) operating an excavator. Operate...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Equipment operator
  • Summit Materials, Inc.
  • Moline, KS FULL_TIME
  • Why work for us Cornejo is an ever-growing company founded on solid family values. We maintain an excellent relationship with the Wichita community and strive to provide the best possible materials an...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Equipment operator
  • State of Kansas
  • Kingman, KS FULL_TIME
  • Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes : May 19, 2024 Kansas Department of Transportation KDOT's mission is to provide a safe, reliable, innovative statewide...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Environmental, Health & Safety Supervisor
  • Lactalis Heritage Dairy
  • Walton, NY
  • TITLE: Environmental, Health & Safety Supervisor (EHS) REPORTS TO: Plant Director LOCATION: Walton, New York Lactalis He...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Manager - Nights
  • Judge Direct Placement
  • Norfolk, NE
  • We are working with a national dairy manufacturer seeking a Production Manager in their Norfolk, NE facility. This perso...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Scientist II - Industry 4.0/AI & ML
  • Leprino Foods
  • Denver, CO
  • Within our Corporate Technical Services & MES team located in Denver – Leprino has created a new opening for a Data Scie...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nutrition R&D Scientist
  • Leprino Foods
  • Denver, CO
  • Within our corporate headquarters located in Denver – Leprino is seeking a Nutrition R&D Scientist on our Global R&D tea...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Senior Supervisor
  • Leprino Foods
  • Roswell, NM
  • Leprino Foods, the dairy industry’s best-kept secret has been a family-owned and Denver-based company since 1950. We hol...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Engineer
  • TechnoSmarts, Inc.
  • Waverly, IA
  • 12+ month contract. Potential to extend/option to hire. Potential to work hybrid later. Client: A major global corporati...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Engineer
  • M.G. Newell Corporation
  • Nashville, TN
  • PRIMARY PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to provide cost effective engineering support to the company sa...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DAIRY PROCESS OPERATOR - 3rd Shift
  • Lifeway Foods Inc
  • Waukesha, WI
  • Job Description Job Description Shift 3rd (8pm to 4am, Sunday evening through Thursday morning) Summary Lifeway Foods (N...
  • 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Dairy Processing Equipment Operator jobs
$31,658 to $47,266

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