DMC Operator - Nights ($25.88/hr.)

Leprino Foods
dental insurance, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Michigan, Allendale
4700 Rich Street (Show on map)
Sep 12, 2025
Short & Sweet: The DMC Operator is responsible for monitoring the DMC, Pre-Heat Tank, and the Finesavers. Schedule: 12 HOUR SHIFT 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