Creamer Operator - 3rd shift

Empire Livestock LLC.; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Career growth

Referral program

Uniforms provided

Dairy farm families

Job summary

Kemps, a DFA dairy brand, is seeking a dedicated machine operator in Rockford, IL. You will operate, set up, and maintain equipment, perform routine breakdowns, and troubleshoot basic to moderate issues while following GMP standards and upholding safety.

Responsibilities include processing raw materials and finished products, coordinating with other departments, and meeting daily production deadlines. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan with company contribution, paid vacation and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks.
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment and may be exposed to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals.
• Willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Process raw materials and finished products.
• Troubleshoot basic to moderate operating issues.
• Follow GMP and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with all departments and meet daily deadlines.

Skills

Math skills

Fast-paced environment

Quality-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kemps has immediate job opening for well-versed machine operators to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. Machine operators will be responsible for processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps, we createare proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

OUR MACHINE OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION START AT:

• 30.36 per hour

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM

BENEFITS:

• Union 401(k) with company contribution
• Health Insurance
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractionsand decimal
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

30.36/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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