Line Operator

Join a winning team! As the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in the United States, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) consists of more than 13,000 family farm-owners and more than 20,000 employees. Our employees are dedicated to delivering wholesome dairy products from the family farm to family tables around the world, while continuously exploring ways to be more innovative and efficient. Our commitment to produce a safe, sustainable and traceable product starts with our farmer-owners and is carried throughout the entire supply chain. Our employees make a difference within our Cooperative and the community while delivering value to our members.

Starting at $17.94/hr with $1.00/hr night premium when working from 6:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A sign-on bonus of $1500

DFA Pollockhas an immediate opening forProduction Worker.No experience required; training provided. This position will Monday - Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are normally scheduled off. Hours can vary slightly depending on production volumes.

The Production Worker is responsible for handling, packaging, and cleaning up cheese in a production facility.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

. Ability to handle 40–50-pound blocks of cheese

. Assemble, operate, and disassemble cheese production equipment in the packaging area

. Walk, bend, and stand for the duration of the shift

. Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.

. Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive

. Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

. Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.

. Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

. Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

. 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.

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

. Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

. Must be dependable and reliable

. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

. Must have reliable transportation to and from work

. Must be able to take direction from Supervisory staff

. Able to work independently and as part of a team

. Most weekends and holidays off

. Must be able to read, write and speak English

Pollock is in a small community on beautiful Lake Oahe on the North and South Dakota border. The plant runs 24 hours 5 days a week and is a non-union plant that consists of around 40 employees.

As a leading provider of cheese and dairy ingredients for the global food industry, Dairy Farmers of America is supported by a diverse and educated team of high-quality employees. We seek personnel with expertise in their fields who also demonstrate our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, and Teamwork. Headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, the company has manufacturing plants located throughout the United States.

DFA is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. For additional information, go to www.dfamilk.com.