Processing Operator - Meadow Gold Dairy : Job Details

DescriptionMeadow Gold is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands.Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Meadow Gold, we create healthy and nutritious products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!This position is responsible for know pathogens are pasteurized and product is homogenized along with Sanitation responsibilities.

• Run and maintain pasteurizer and other related equipment.
• High responsibility- Responsible for quality, food safety and product specifications.
• Closely monitor the dairy production process and follow the Standard Operating Procedures for batching and processing products.
• Accurately prepare and maintain all area paperwork.
• Equipment and silo sanitation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Operator will abide by Company rules and regulations, including all Good Manufacturing & SQF practices, working with safety first.
• Responsible for reporting any food safety or food quality related issues to a supervisor.
• All Employees must keep their work area in a safe, clean manner at all times. Report any safety concerns to the supervisor on duty, or the safety committee representative.
• Make sure all assigned paperwork is filled out accurately and completely. All paperwork must be turned in at the end of the shift.
• At the end of every shift, your trash must be taken out and your area must be swept and the debris picked up, no exceptions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

THESE POSITIONS EARN $24.16 PER HOUR, PLUS OVERTIME AND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL.THE SCHEDULE IS SUNDAY-THURSDAY 10:00PM-06:00 AM.IT IS A REGULAR, FULL-TIME POSITION, WORKING AT LEAST 40 HOURS PER WEEKBENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Union pension plan and 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs, frequently lift and/or move above shoulder height, stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift
• Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks

An Equal Opportunity Employer