Butter Churn Operator - Quality & Efficiency Leader

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, LLC; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Milk Producers is seeking a Butter Churn Operator to join our dairy processing team. In this role you will operate and monitor the continuous butter churn, ensuring proper mixing, blending, and sanitation to meet quality standards.

You will collect samples, document results, and maintain USDA-ready conditions in the butter room while coordinating break times and training fellow staff. You will be expected to lead by example, troubleshoot equipment, and collaborate with supervision on

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• 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 willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
• 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.
• Responsible for the general cleanliness of the butter room and its equipment. The butter room must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
• Knowledge and understanding of churn equipment and maintaining a pace consistent with butter operations.
• 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.
• Following all safety, work, and GMP rules.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Cross-training

Training others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Select Milk Producers is seeking a Butter Churn Operator to join our dairy processing team. In this role you will operate and monitor the continuous butter churn, ensuring proper mixing, blending, and sanitation to meet quality standards.

You will collect samples, document results, and maintain USDA-ready conditions in the butter room while coordinating break times and training fellow staff. You will be expected to lead by example, troubleshoot equipment, and collaborate with supervision on