Churn Operator - HPPD17

Dairy Challenge; Texas; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Up to 144 hours vacation annually

Job summary

Dairy Challenge in Kentucky is seeking a detail-oriented Churn Operator to join our production team. You will monitor and operate butter churns, ensure quality, texture, and taste meet our standards, and support packaging and reporting activities.

This on-site role emphasizes safe, clean work practices, teamwork, and reliable attendance in a fast-paced dairy environment. You will document production data, perform basic QC tests, and assist with cleanup and setup as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor three butter churns to ensure efficient and consistent production.
• Assist with butter packaging, box assembly and stacking operations.
• Maintain accurate production reports and documentation.
• Perform quality control procedures, including testing and adjusting butterfat, moisture, and salt levels.
• Provide relief support in packaging and stacking areas to maintain continuous production flow.
• Assist in the clean-up of all butter production equipment and other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor for safe, sanitary operation.
• Maintain churns in correct specs.
• Report any food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Follow DFA GMP and related regulatory requirements.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Fast-paced

Math skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Production experience

Certification/licence may be required

Job description

Are you looking for a unique, hands-on role where you can truly take pride in what you make? We are looking for a detailed-oriented, reliable Churn Operator to join our production team.

In this vital role, you are at the very heart of our production process, craft-monitoring and operating our churning equipment to ensure our butter meets the high standards of quality, texture, and taste our customers love. If you enjoy working with specialized machinery, value a clean and safe team environment, and want a stable career with room to grow, we’d love to have you on our team.

What We Offer (Benefits & Perks)

We take care of the people who take care of our business. Your peace of mind and well-being matter to us, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

• Fast Coverage: Health and welfare benefits become available on the first of the month following your hire date — no long waiting periods!
• Comprehensive Health: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Financial Protection: Life insurance and identity protection insurance for added peace of mind.
• Generous Time Off: Recharge and spend time with family with up to 144 hours of vacation time every year (prorated during your first year).
• And More! Ask our team about additional perks and benefits during your interview.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate and monitor three butter churns to ensure efficient and consistent production

Assist with butter packaging, box assembly and stacking operations

Maintain accurate production reports and documentation

Perform quality control procedures, including testing and adjusting butterfat, moisture, and salt levels

Provide relief support in packaging and stacking areas to maintain continuous production flow.

Assist in the clean-up of all butter production equipment as well as other cleaning duties, when necessary. This includes cleaning and sanitizing of all plant equipment and maintaining housekeeping in the plant as well as all other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor necessary for a safe, sanitary, and efficient operation

Maintain churns in correct specs

Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately

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

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

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 as required

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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