Butter Churn Operator — Quality & Efficiency Lead

Select Milk Producers; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match (up to 6%)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Select Milk Producers is seeking a Butter Churn Operator to join our dairy production team. You will operate equipment for butter production, maintain sanitation, monitor quality, and document processes. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to GMP and USDA-ready standards.

Candidate will be trained to blend ingredients, inspect butter samples, and assist in training new staff while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced dairy facility.

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be able to be a leader/lead by example.
• Must coordinate break and lunch schedule for butter area.
• Able to train and cross-train fillers and floaters.

Responsibilities

• Churn Operators are responsible for the proper mixing and blending of the butter that is produced.
• Maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness while performing tasks.
• Observe churn operations to ensure quality and conformity of mixing and blending of products to meet standards.
• Mix or blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
• Weigh and measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Collect samples of products for laboratory testing.
• Keep accurate and legible records.
• Monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect and analyze butter samples and make process adjustments.
• Reporting immediately to supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
• Aiding in the training of new personnel.
• Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.

Skills

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Training others

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Select Milk Producers is seeking a Butter Churn Operator to join our dairy production team. You will operate equipment for butter production, maintain sanitation, monitor quality, and document processes. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to GMP and USDA-ready standards.

Candidate will be trained to blend ingredients, inspect butter samples, and assist in training new staff while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced dairy facility.