Dairy Culture Plant Operator - Cottage Cheese & Yogurt

Empire Livestock LLC.; Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 37,195 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and 10 Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities – we promo

Teamster healthcare benefits, 100 % 1/

Teamster Dental and Vision coverage

Service recognition and employee奖励

Employee referral program

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Schuylkill Haven, PA is hiring Production Operators as the facility transitions to cottage cheese, sour cream and yogurt production. You will help drive a safety-focused culture, follow GMPs, help maintain quality, and support continuous improvement as part of a collaborative team.

Hourly rate offered is $27.50–$28.50 with competitive benefits including paid vacation and holidays, health coverage, dental and vision, uniforms, and opportunities for career growth within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks.
• Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift.
• May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Continuously drive the facility's culture toward a Safety conscious environment.
• Drive for and ensure work product remain in or exceed the standards and specifications established by Quality Assurance and Compliance.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement within the department, operations, and other areas of the facility as part of the team to ensure plant sustainability.
• Engage and support a team environment within the department and across the facility.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safety policies and other policies as outlined by the Company.
• Production Operator will ensure proper specification on product.
• Track downtime downstream of filler and other applicable downtime equipment with the area.
• Perform required weight and code checks at correct intervals.
• Clean machine regularly during production, maintain floor cleanliness and complete all required Master Sanitation Schedule items daily.
• Pass on information to incoming shift.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Schuylkill Haven, PA is hiring Production Operators as the facility transitions to cottage cheese, sour cream and yogurt production. You will help drive a safety-focused culture, follow GMPs, help maintain quality, and support continuous improvement as part of a collaborative team.

Hourly rate offered is $27.50–$28.50 with competitive benefits including paid vacation and holidays, health coverage, dental and vision, uniforms, and opportunities for career growth within