Vacation Relief - Cooler Dairy Farmers of America United States, Tennessee, Athens Aug 21, 2026 General Purpose Perform proficiently in different aspect of multiple plant duties. Provide relief in jobs and learn duties of production, packaging, sanitation, and other roles as assigned. 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
Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
Assist with training efforts in functional area as needed
Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format
Engage in problem solving to assist in improving production, safety, quality, and yields
Ensure operational efficiencies by positioning work, setting up of jobs, adjusting and operating equipment for proper functions and manufacturing of product
Perform quality monitoring of statistical information and report on variations to supervisor and lab
Inspect and identify any issues and perform preventative maintenance when needed
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 Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred
2 to 4 years of manufacturing/production experience needed, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry
Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
Able to effectively work in a team environment
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
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 An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans