Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America Production Operator-Milk Processor in Englewood, Colorado
Job Description
Meadow Gold Dairy has immediate job opening for well-versed Milk Processor Operator to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. Production operators will be responsible for processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.
Meadow Gold Dairy 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.
COMPENSATION/SHIFT
$27.72-$30.80 Hourly
Monday-Friday (Saturdays as needed): 8:00pm-4:30am
schedule subject to change based on business needs
BENEFITS:
Union pension plan
Competitive pay
paid sick leave
yearly increases
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate pasteurizer in compliance with state and federal guidelines
Obtain milk and cream samples for testing by lab to include raw and processed product
Wash and sanitize milk silos, cream tanks, and any other equipment as needed
Produce product according to guidelines and separate into correct batches
Follow recipe guidelines for all products produced.
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
* varies by company and governing CBAs
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED preferred
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high
Must be able to work in a wet environment and work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35–40 degrees Fahrenheit
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals
DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range 27.72-30.80