Operator

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Description

Darigold is looking for a Butter Operator. The Butter Operator is responsible for ensuring the butter filling machines produce high quality within specification product.

This position is responsible for following all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlines in Darigold’s Good Manufacturing Policy, the position Standard Operating Procedures, and facility employee training sessions.

The position is also required to report any concerns that may impact Food Safety or Quality to their immediate supervisor, the plant Quality Manager or the Plant Manager.

Main duties include performing routine maintenance checks and following strict food safety regulations and guidelines and operating mechanical or computer-operated equipment.

What You Will Do

• Safe, efficient operation of a butter filling machine
• Inspection and monitoring of the butter filling process ensuring proper equipment operation
• Maintaining and monitoring any required inventory necessary to production goals
• Maintain an organized work area and perform ongoing cleaning tasks in compliance with good manufacturing
• Cleaning and sanitizing of the butter filler machines, tanks, and bines and as needed
• Assisting Maintenance members in routine maintenance and repairs
• Collecting information and completing any required production reports accurately
• Run butterfat and moisture samples from butter machines and run metal detection checks on a regular basis.

What You Bring :

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred

Nice to Have’s

• Must be able to stand / walk for 12 hours and confidently traverse concrete and tile floors that may intermittently be wet with milk, water, or butter.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs both expanded metal and catwalk.
• Must be able to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, rubber steel toed boots, etc.
• Must be able to operate powered and unpowered pallet jackets, or obtain certification within 30 days, for the movement of pallets to staging area.
• Must be able to lift and / or carry up to 60 pounds frequently, between floor level and chest level and above shoulder height
• Strong oral and written communication skills; must be able to read and follow directions
• Must be able to monitor and inspect product and equipment and follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We are proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes :

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.

S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, / & view our Right to Work Statement, / .

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Last updated : 2024-05-17