HIL - Utility

HILAND DAIRY FOODS CO LLC; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiland Dairy Foods Co LLC in Norman, OK, invites applications for a Full-Time Utility/Operative on the production floor. The role involves operating equipment to ensure quality products are packaged, prepared, and loaded for delivery, and supporting shifts as needed.

Candidates should have reliable attendance, be able to work overtime and varying shifts, pass drug screen and physical, and demonstrate basic computer skills (Word/Excel) and data entry ability.

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screen and physical.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts.
• Reliable attendance and consistent hours.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and processes to ensure a quality product is packaged, prepared, and loaded for delivery to customers in a safe manner.
• Relieves Operator duties during regular schedules or as a backup for scheduled breaks and/or vacation periods.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follow all safety and security policies and procedures.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Data entry

Basic math

Communication

Ten-key calculator

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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HIL - Utility

Full Time Operative NORMAN, Norman, OK, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 12591

Position Overview

The Utility moves around the production floor, performing various production operation duties.

Key Responsibilities

The Utility shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Will be responsible for operating equipment and processes to ensure a quality product is packaged, prepared, and loaded for delivery to customers in a safe manner.
• Relieves Operator duties during regular schedules or as a backup for scheduled breaks and/or vacation periods.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follow all safety and security policies and procedures.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with a ten-key calculator.
• Previous experience with data entry.
• Ability to work well with numbers.
• Possess the ability to work without direct supervision.

Required Soft Skills:

• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Competency

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand/walk on your feet constantly during your shift.
• Must be able to repetitively lift up to 50 to 75 lbs.
• Ability to constantly pull up to 270 lbs. with a pull rod while walking backward.
• Must be able to work outside and be exposed to the outside weather/temperature conditions.
• Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of your surroundings.
• Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.
• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder.
• Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.

About Hiland Dairy – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

Hiland Dairy was founded in 1938 in Springfield, Missouri, by two men and fifty cows. From its modest beginnings, it grew steadily into a major farmer-owned dairy company serving much of the Midwest and South. By the mid-1940s, Hiland had added its first production plant and distribution center, expanding beyond milk into products like ice cream and butter. In 1955, the company joined the Quality Chekd organization, reinforcing its dedication to top processing standards.

Through the late 20th century, Hiland expanded by acquiring regional dairies across Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas, increasing its reach and product diversity. Today, its offerings include milk, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, dips, cheese, juice, and iced tea.

Still farmer-owned, Hiland emphasizes freshness by sourcing milk from nearby farms. The company also invests in sustainability initiatives and community engagement, remaining rooted in its founding values of quality, integrity, and local commitment.

Our Mission:

• Being better than we have to be — setting high standards in performance and quality control and meeting or exceeding those marks.
• Doing what is right — treating our greatest asset, our people, with dignity and respect. Attracting and retaining high quality people by providing competitive compensation and continually training and upgrading the skills of our people.
• Provide a reasonable return to our owners — by keeping pace with the market in all areas of our business.

EEO Statement

Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.