Dairy Processing Line Operator - Weekend Shifts

Upstate Niagara Cooperative; Oatka (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay during training: $23.00/hour

Raise to $30.50/hour after training

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest dairy cooperatives delivering fresh, local dairy products through trusted brands. The role supports safe, high-quality milk processing across shifts and weekends, with training pay and potential raises as you progress.

You will perform SAP ERP transactions, diagnose issues, and complete daily reports while maintaining clean, safe production environments.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of dairy processing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform ERP system transactions in SAP.
• Diagnose problems and take appropriate action.
• Perform changeovers in assigned work areas.
• Complete daily Shift Report and collect production line paperwork.
• Perform cleaning procedures and inspect equipment to maintain safe food processing expectations.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned by Management/Supervision including Work Group Leads and Trainers.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to cleanliness

Food quality mindset

Reading and writing

Math calculations

Dependable work ethic

Physical stamina

Vision capabilities

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest dairy cooperatives delivering fresh, local dairy products through trusted brands. The role supports safe, high-quality milk processing across shifts and weekends, with training pay and potential raises as you progress.

You will perform SAP ERP transactions, diagnose issues, and complete daily reports while maintaining clean, safe production environments.