Relief, Vacation Person

Join California Dairies, Inc.

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) is a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Situated in Stanislaus County, our Turlock South manufacturing plant specializes in the production of butter and milk powder. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

The Vacation Relief Person must know and understand every job in the butter and/or powder departments. Their hours may vary from day to day and their days off may vary from week to week.

Essential Functions

• Perform jobs on all shifts as requested by the production supervisor, which may include: sanitation, machine operator, churn operator, break relief, palletizing, evaporators, dryers, rework, or other jobs that may be created in the production department.
• When not covering vacations, this person will work in the department as assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area.
• Responsible for training new hires and employees as needed.
• Must notify supervisor in the event that standards are not met.
• Assist with break and lunch relief as needed.
• Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly
• Follow all company Policies, such as but not limited to:
  Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Foods (SQF), and Safety Rules and procedures.
• Required to climb stairs, ladders and work in confined spaced.
• Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 30 degrees F to 130 degrees
  
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• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.
• Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly.
• Responsible for keeping all floors, walls, machines, and pipes clean.

Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. "Food Safety and Quality" are the responsibilities of this position.

Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a quick and efficient manner.
• Must be able to read and understand all company rules and GMP's.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must be able to work well with other people.
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computation skills
• Has demonstrated the ability to run equipment efficiently.
• Must have the ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum…