General Labor

Michigan Milk Producers Association; Ovid Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Employee events

Job summary

Michigan Milk Producers Association is seeking a Production Operator to join our dairy facilities and support 24/7 production lines. You will handle packing equipment, palletize shipments, and ensure safe, accurate record-keeping in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires reliability, ability to follow SOPs, and compliance with food safety standards. Prior dairy or manufacturing experience is preferred; position is on-site with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.
• Follow GMP regulations: gloves, hairnets, shoe covers and uniforms.
• Comply with all applicable food safety regulations (SQF, FDA, PMO).
• Ability to stand/walk and lift 55 pounds for an 8-hour shift.
• Prior manufacturing or dairy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate butter and powder packing equipment within specifications.
• Handle pack cases for shipment to warehouse.
• Assist with palletizing and shrink-wrapping pallets for shipping.
• Record weights, start times, downtime, pounds produced, and pallets produced.
• Support other duties as needed based on plant requirements.

Skills

Reliability

Attendance

Reading SOPs

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

About Us

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

MMPA maintains a strong presence within the dairy industry with strategic business relationships through a variety of channels like processing shelf-stable, value added dairy products. MMPA has five member owned processing plants in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, including Superior Dairy and the Middlebury Cheese Company. Products made at MMPA’s plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultrafiltered milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream and condensed skim milk.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

Requirements For Production Operators

Ability to work any shift, weekends, or holidays (our plants operate 24/7). Reliable and consistent attendance required.

• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
• High school diploma or General Educational Degree (GED) required
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations, which requires gloves, hairnets, shoe covers and uniforms in working areas -- personal cleanliness is necessary to prevent product contamination
• Comply with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safety Quality Foods, Food & Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
• Ability to constantly stand/walk and frequently bend/flex/twist/squat/carry for an 8-hour shift
• Repetitive movements and tasks -- lift, move, slide, and situate 55 pounds routinely
• Safely handle cleaning products and chemicals
• Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures in a team environment
• Prior experience in manufacturing or dairy is preferred

Production Operators Duties May Include

• Knowledge of the product flows pertaining to the systems to, to include but no limited to piping, controls, and connections for receiving and the loading out of pasteurized products
• Operating butter and powder packing equipment within specifications of packaging standards
• Handling pack cases into boxes prepare for shipment to warehouse
• Assisting with palletizing and shrink-wrapping pallets to prepare for shipping
• Assisting with accurately recording weights, start time, down time, pounds produced, and pallets produced
• These duties will change as soon as availability for a skilled position opens

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process.

We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or résumés from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.