Machine Operator (Butter) 3rd Shift

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% shift differential

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Health benefits

Job summary

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery in West Springfield, MA is seeking a regular, full-time Butter Machine Operator on the 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:00 pm). The role pays a base rate of $27.02–$29.08 per hour plus a 7% shift differential, with opportunities for rate increases every 6 months for the first 18 months and room for advancement.

Responsibilities include operating butter packaging equipment, following the production schedule, performing CIP washdowns, restocking materials and maintaining

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates would have current or previous machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate butter packaging equipment and follow production schedule.
• Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) washing of equipment and cleaning of walls, floors and ceilings.
• Restock butter packaging materials and maintain materials in an orderly fashion.
• Operate and set printers to ensure dates and lot codes are correct.
• Complete and record information on logs and documents per Safety and SQF procedures.

Skills

Machine operation

Tools

Butter packaging equipment

Job description

West Springfield
West Springfield, MA, USA

• Pay or shift range: $27.02 USD to $29.08 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products and Agriculture!

Cabot Creamery has held B Corp certification since 2012 and became the world's first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Our dairy cooperative is seeking a regular, full-time Butter Machine Operator. This is a full time (40 hours/week), 2nd shift (3:00 pm- 11:00 pm) position. It offers a base rate pay range of $27.02/hr. - $29.08/hr. per hour plus 7% shift differential. This position also offers eligibility for rate increases every 6 months for the first 18 months of employment. There are also ample opportunities for advancement with this entry level position.

The Butter Operator will operate butter packaging equipment, follow and understand production schedule, maintain facility in a sanitary manner, including Clean-in-Place (CIP) washing of equipment and cleaning of walls, floors and ceilings. Restock butter packaging materials to meet production and maintain materials in an appropriate, orderly fashion.

Position responsibilities include:

• Schedule flexibility -- willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays and rotate shift, as required based on business needs.
• Operate, understand and troubleshoot butter packaging equipment including processing machinery and case packaging equipment.
• Machine adjustments to meet required specifications.
• Operate and set printers to ensure that U.S.D.A.# and “Sell By” dates are correct.
• Ensure that proper packaging is used for each production item.
• Complete and record necessary information on proper logs legibly, verifying that all required documents are filled out properly and are accurate in accordance with Safety and SQF procedures.

Preferred candidates would have current or previous machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in the food industry would be a plus for any candidate.

Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, cross-training and 100% tuition reimbursement. Team membersenjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, vision, life, disability, competitive salary, 401k retirement plans and generous paid time off.

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.