Night Shift Dairy Production & Intake Operator

Grande Cheese Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite clinics

Free onsite fitness center

Free healthy snacks

Health and wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Grande Cheese Company is hiring for a 3rd Shift Production & Intake Operator at our brand-new Chilton dairy facility. You will be responsible for milk receipt, unloading, and processing, with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-training across production and receiving functions.

The position offers a four‑day schedule, competitive night-shift pay, and opportunities to grow within a startup environment backed by a leading dairy company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-4 years in manufacturing, dairy processing, food production, milk receiving, logistics, warehouse, transportation, or similar industrial environments.
• Experience operating, monitoring, or troubleshooting dairy intake, bulk liquid transfer, or receiving equipment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and follow established procedures.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and production equipment.
• Computer proficiency for data entry, process monitoring, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload milk tankers while ensuring product quality and food safety standards are met.
• Move and position trailers using yard horse equipment to support receiving and production operations.
• Operate and monitor dairy intake, transfer, and processing equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections, sampling, and testing to ensure product specifications are achieved.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain efficient operations.
• Utilize computer systems for production monitoring, inventory tracking, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and TPM.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and food safety requirements.
• Collaborate with teammates to establish best practices and build a high-performing operation.
• Develop versatility by cross-training across multiple production and receiving functions.

Skills

Milk receiving

Dairy processing

Food production

Logistics

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Grande Cheese Company is hiring for a 3rd Shift Production & Intake Operator at our brand-new Chilton dairy facility. You will be responsible for milk receipt, unloading, and processing, with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-training across production and receiving functions.

The position offers a four‑day schedule, competitive night-shift pay, and opportunities to grow within a startup environment backed by a leading dairy company.