Filler Operator - Gallon II

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities – we grow从

Service recognition and employeere-

Job summary

DFA/Kemps is seeking skilled machine operators in Le Mars, IA. You will operate, maintain, and set up equipment, troubleshoot issues, and process raw materials per GMP guidelines. Strong communication across departments is essential to meet daily deadlines and ensure product quality.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within our dairy family. Applicants must be able to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Must pass 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 and wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and set up machinery and equipment.
• Process finished or raw materials following GMP.
• Communicate effectively with all departments and meet daily deadlines.

Skills

Basic math skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stamina

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DFA/Kemps has immediate job openings 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.

DFA/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 DFA/Kemps we are 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 OPERATORS MAKE:

• $26.98 per hour

SCHEDULE:

• 401(k) with company contribution*
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and 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
• Other duties as assigned

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

26.98

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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