Line Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Service recognition and rewards

Employee referral program

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Kemps, LLC is hiring machine operators to run, maintain, and set up equipment, while troubleshooting issues and ensuring GMP standards. You will process raw and finished materials and collaborate with multiple departments to meet daily production deadlines.

Competitive hourly wages start at $22.75 with increases at 6 months and 1 year, and a schedule Monday–Friday with a 9pm shift option. DFA offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug, background and criminal checks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment and handle potential allergens.
• Flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, break down, and set up equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating issues.
• Process finished or raw materials following GMP guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all departments and meet daily deadlines.

Skills

Math & measurement

Pre-employment screenings

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Ability to work in wet environment

Nut allergen awareness

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Kemps, LLC has immediate job openings for well-versed machine operators to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. Machine operators will be responsible for processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps, we create Kemps ice cream and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

OUR MACHINE OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE:

• $22.75 per hour starting
• 6 months=$31.13
• 1 year full scale=$32.63

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday, 9pm start time shift available

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays
• May be exposed to nut allergens in ice cream plants

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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EEO Statement

Be able to lift 60 lbs.