High Tech Operator - 12H Nights

Danone; Minster (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Gym membership reimbursement

Pay for Performance bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Danone and its Minster, Ohio facility are seeking a High Tech Operator to join the production team. The role focuses on safety, attention to detail, and operating production equipment while coordinating with multiple departments to meet production goals.

The position offers a 12-hour shift pattern with competitive benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities to contribute to process improvements within a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Open schedule ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Computer skills required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Load raw materials into production equipment with safety and accuracy.
• Operate production fluid control systems and monitor performance.
• Troubleshoot process breakdowns using computer systems.
• Verify target weights and maintain SPC adherence.
• Perform quality checks on materials and products.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work area and document inventory.
• Communicate with departments to coordinate production.

Skills

Computer Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Schedule flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical/Associates/Bachelors preferred

Job description

About The Job

Since 1968, our production facility in Minster, Ohio, has proudly manufactured fresh yogurt. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

About The Job

Since 1968, our production facility in Minster, Ohio, has proudly manufactured fresh yogurt. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a High Tech Operator based in Minster, Ohio!

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Working Safely with a high attention to detail and quality
• Manual tasks such as loading raw materials into the production equipment
• Technical tasks such as operating a computer system and troubleshooting process breakdowns
• Operating production fluid control systems
• Verifying target weights and meet target through the application of statistical process control
• Performing quality checks and accuracy of materials/products
• Consistently communicating with all departments involved in production process (e.g., warehouse, distribution, processing, fruit room, scheduling, quality)
• Documenting inventory of consumed raw materials and supplies
• Cleaning and sanitation tasks (e.g., general housekeeping, disposal of waste material, scraps, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

The High Tech Operator base rate is now 28.34/hr, increasing to $29.83 after one year! Night shift employees receive an additional $1.00/hr shift premium. Additionally, Danone's great benefits include very low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, free life insurance and short-term disability, paid lunch and breaks, tuition reimbursement, 18-weeks Parental Bonding Leave, Gym Membership reimbursement, Pay for Performance Bonus and 401(k) retirement plan.

About You

The ideal candidate will have

• High School degree or GED (Required)
• Advanced education a plus (Technical, Associates, Bachelors)
• Open schedule ability. This means you are able to work nights, weekends and holidays when scheduled. Our employees work a 3-2-2 schedule
• Computer Skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• High mechanical aptitude

The ability to perform physical demands of

• A fast-paced environment
• 12-hour shifts
• Continuous walking or standing
• Repetitive minimal to moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Openness to learn and share with others - a Team Player
• Doer who takes ownership of our product excellence and their working area
• Empowered individual who proactively pursues improvements in Quality, Safety & Operations

About us

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands include Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law.

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