General Labor Operator

Michigan Milk Producers Association; Constantine (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Milk Producers Association is seeking a General Laborer to support dairy production. The role requires reliable attendance, a positive attitude, and compliance with food safety regulations. Must pass a drug screen and background check and have a high school diploma or GED.

Must stand for 8 hours and lift up to 55 pounds, with training on 1st–3rd shifts. You will operate milk processing equipment, maintain a clean area, record production data, and follow GMP/HACCP standards as part of a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass a drug screen and background check.
• Follow GMP regs, wear gloves, hairnets, boots and uniforms.
• Read and understand standard operating procedures.
• Must stand for 8 hours and lift up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate milk processing equipment (Evaporators, Separators, UF equipment, pasteurizers).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Record weights, start time, downtime, pounds produced and pallets.
• Follow CIP lines and flows; perform production tests.
• Complete logs and records; ensure HACCP, USDA, FDA, SQF, MDA, GMP compliance.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Positive attitude

Drug screen pass

GMP awareness

Safety-focused

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Must be available to train and work on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift.

Requirements Of a General Laborer

• Reliable and consistent attendance required
• Positive energetic personality.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations, which requires gloves, hairnets, boot and uniforms in working areas. Personal cleanliness is necessary to prevent product contamination.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food & Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
• Ability to constantly stand/walk and to frequently bend/flex/twist/squat/carry for an 8-hour shift. Repetitive movements and tasks. Ability to 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

General Laborer Duties May Include

• Duties include operating milk processing equipment such as Evaporators, Separators, Ultra Filtration Equipment and Milk Pasteurizers.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Knowledge of the product flows pertaining to the systems to, to include but not limited to piping, controls, and connections for receiving and the loading out of pasteurized products.
• Assist with accurate recording weights, start time, down time, pounds produced, and pallets produced.
• Knowledge of clean in place (CIP) lines and flows.
• Perform required production tests (such as % total solids etc.), to ensure product meets specified standards.
• Completion and maintenance of any and all required logs, records, etc.
• Awareness of and compliance with all HACCP, USDA, FDA, SQF, MDA, GMP, and Food Safety Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.