Butter Operator

Darigold, Inc.; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Darigold is seeking a Butter Operator to run butter filling machines and ensure product stays within specification. The role emphasizes food safety and adherence to Good Manufacturing Policy, SOPs, and training requirements.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing routine maintenance checks, collecting production data, and supporting maintenance staff as needed. Schedule includes 5:00pm–5:30am shifts on Thursdays to Saturdays and every other Wednesday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices preferred.
• 1 year production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate butter filling machine safely and efficiently.
• Monitor butter filling process and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain inventory required for production goals.
• Clean and sanitize butter filler machines and tanks.
• Assist maintenance with routine maintenance and repairs.
• Record production data accurately and timely.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

GMP knowledge

Pallet movement

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

GMP knowledge

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Darigold is looking for a Butter Operator. The Butter Operator is responsible for ensuring the butter filling machines produce high quality product within specification. This position is responsible for following all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined 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.

Schedule: Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday from 5:00pm to 5:30am

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

• 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 to handle and use a utility safety knife, open small plastic bottles, handle and use eye dropper.
• 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

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred

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’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• Employer 401K contribution of up to 5%
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• $1.50/hours night shift differential (where applicable)
• Paid time off and paid Holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental Leave
• Education assistance
• Community giving through matching donations
• Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program

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 Affir... We welcome all qualified applicants without regard torace, 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, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

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