General Production

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Personal time

Attendance bonus

Uniforms and boots

Healthcare premium sharing

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. in Cheektowaga, NY is seeking General Production candidates with cooler/warehouse experience to join our facility team.

The role requires working all shifts, including weekends and holidays, with a starting pay of $27.44 per hour and a benefits package that supports you and your family. You will perform general labor duties, maintain safety, operate in a cold manufacturing setting, and collaborate with supervisors and teammates to keep lines moving and product

Qualifications

• Pass pre-employment background check.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Available to work all hours (all shifts), including weekends and holidays.
• Attendance/work schedule requirements per company policy.

Responsibilities

• General labor duties along with other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Ability to work in an environment with cold temperatures, noise and uneven walking surfaces.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ensure safety precautions are always taken during operation of equipment.
• Understanding of the importance of safety, teamwork, communication and good attendance.

Skills

Cooler experience

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Job description

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

We are currently seeking General Production candidates for our Cheektowaga Fluid Facility. The ideal candidates will have prior cooler/warehouse experience and excellent communication skills. All qualified, responsible applicants are encouraged to apply. We offer a competitive salary and generous paid time off. Must be able to work Weekends and Holidays. Must be available for all shifts (1st, 2nd, & 3rd).

Role & Responsibilities

• General labor duties along with other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Ability to work in an environment with cold temperatures, noise and uneven walking surfaces.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ensure safety precautions are always taken during operation of equipment.
• Understanding of the importance of safety, teamwork, communication and good attendance.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time, perceive distance and distinguish color.
• Ability to handle intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as stooping, bending, climbing and lifting material or equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screen.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be available to work all hours (all shifts) as well as weekends and holidays.
• Ability to meet company policy for attendance and work schedule requirements.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Preferred Skills

• Previous manufacturing and/or warehousing experience is preferred but not required.

EXCELLENT WAGE & BENEFITS!

• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Personal time
• Attendance Bonus
• Company supplied uniforms and boots
• Employees enjoy a LOW cost share on healthcare premiums.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay: $27.44/hr.*

• The hourly rate as indicated in the CBA. The posted pay rate reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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