Operator - Churn

Darigold; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Churn Operator to join their operations team in Pasco, WA. This role is essential to the production of nutritious dairy products, requiring a keen attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will excel in operating various equipment, performing quality tests, and maintaining safety standards. With a commitment to teamwork and individual responsibility, this position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the plant's success while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Employer 401K Contribution

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Employer Paid Life & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

8 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Community Giving Through Matching Donations

Access to Dairy Products & Employee Butter Purchase Program

Qualifications

• 1 year production experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate churn and butter packaging equipment to produce high-quality products.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation of equipment in compliance with good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Independently

Teamwork

Heavy Lifting

Monitoring Processes

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Churn and Butter Packaging Equipment

Remelting Equipment

Quality Testing Equipment

Job description

Darigold is seeking a motivated Churn Operator to join our plant in Pasco, WA. As a member of the Operations team, this person should possess the desire and ability to contribute to the success of the plant. Our plants create nutritious products 24/7, 365 days a year- availability to work multiple shifts, including weekends and holidays is a must!

The ideal candidate for this role excels in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple repetitive tasks. You have a strong attention to detail and are committed to producing high quality product. You also enjoy working with others to achieve team goals but can work independently without direct supervision. Must be available to work any shift.

What You Will Do

• Operate, but not limited to the following churn and butter packaging equipment: Churn, butter boat/silo, 25kg WAHL filler and associated packaging equipment.
• Operate remelting equipment.
• Maintain efficiency & safety standards set for the operating area; Contribute improvement ideas and initiatives; Work with a Waste Reduction Mentality.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation of the equipment in the Butter processing area, remelting equipment and associated equipment; maintains organization of the work area; and performs ongoing cleaning and preventative maintenance tasks in compliance with good manufacturing practices.
• Operate processing equipment to achieve and maintain finished products results within target specifications.
• Operate packaging equipment to achieve and maintain finished product weight results within target specifications.
• Perform Quality Tests and component tests on cream and butter in accordance with company or regulatory guidelines.
• Validate proper settings on all weight scales and metal detectors.
• Responsible for sampling all finished products in accordance with Darigold ‘s Quality policy.
• Perform routine equipment inspections.
• Ensures that tagging and identifying notifications on cream/crystallizer silos are correct and recorded properly.
• Maintain accurate documentation as required.
• Submits timely and accurate reports.
• Assist with training new personnel.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practice policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with others to achieve team goals.
• Must be available for multiple shifts in a 24/7 environment.
• Must maintain high attendance standards and be trusted with high responsibility.
• Must be capable of heavy lifting (up to 55 pounds) and stand for extended periods.
• Able to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand/walk for twelve or more hours based on production finish.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Ability to monitor several concurrent processes simultaneously is critical to success in the position.
• Strong attention to detail, must be able to complete multiple and repetitive tasks, must be committed to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  Ability to respond to variances in the process.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certifications for equipment operations and any other regulatory agency requirements.

Nice to Have’s

• Previous dairy processing or food manufacturing experience.
• Work with others to achieve team goals.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, mechanical skills desirable.
• Strong computer experience for reporting and HMI screen management
• Ability to respond to variances in the process.
• Ability to organize and analyze process problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, strong computer skills
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes

Physical Requirements

• Never N 0%
• Seldom S 1-10% / 0-1 Hour
• Occasional O 11-33% / 1-3 Hours
• Frequent F 34-66% / 3-6 Hours
• Constant C 67-100%
• Physical Requirements
• Sit O
• Stand/Walk F
• Climb Ladder O
• Climb Stairs S
• Twist F
• Bend/ Stoop F
• Squat/ Kneel O
• Crawl S
• Reach C
• Work above shoulders O
• Keyboard O
• Wrist C
• Grasp C
• Operate foot controls S
• Vibratory task S
• Lift 56 lbs. O
• Carry 56 lbs. O
• Push/Pull 56 lbs. O

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Hourly Rate:

$23.69 - $26.13

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• Employer 401K contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Community giving through matching donations
• Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic
information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish

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