General Laborer

Michigan Milk Producers Association; Constantine (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy industry is seeking a dedicated individual for a processing role. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with food safety standards while operating essential equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and assisting with production logs. Flexibility for shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screen and background check.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds routinely.

Responsibilities

• Operate milk processing equipment like Evaporators and Pasteurizers.
• Maintain clean work area and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Positive personality

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

• 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, boots, 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 stand/walk constantly 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

Responsibilities include operating milk processing equipment such as Evaporators, Separators, Ultra Filtration Equipment, and Milk Pasteurizers.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Understand product flows related to piping, controls, and connections for receiving and loading out pasteurized products.

Assist with accurate recording of weights, start times, downtime, pounds produced, and pallets produced.

Knowledge of clean-in-place (CIP) lines and flows.

Perform production tests to ensure product standards are met.

Complete and maintain required logs and records.

Ensure compliance with HACCP, USDA, FDA, SQF, MDA, GMP, and other Food Safety Standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be available to train/work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

This job description is not exhaustive and responsibilities may change.