Processing Operator (Grade 6) C Shift (06:00 PM to 06:30 AM) Every other weekend required

Chobani; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flex time

401(k)

Job summary

Chobani Processing Operator (Grade 6) on C Shift works 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM with every other weekend required, enforcing food safety and quality of pasteurized products. The role emphasizes accurate charting, log maintenance, and compliance with GMPs.

You will operate equipment, document processes, and collaborate with maintenance and QA to ensure safe, efficient production at Chobani's Idaho facility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMPs and general food-safety best practices.
• Understanding HTST and UHT systems and their operation.
• Ability to operate a forklift and handle manual tasks.
• Strong documentation skills for charts, logs, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper and timely documentation on charts.
• Maintain seals and document on charts; notify supervisor/QA if missing.
• Print and verify CIP records; swab if necessary and rewash if swab fails.
• Maintain a safe workplace; report safety issues to lead or supervisor.
• Train team members and share knowledge to improve skills.
• Contribute to implementing solutions in the department.
• Operate industrial powered vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Inspect inbound loads and ensure sanitary handling.
• Store dry goods properly with lot numbers, inventory counts, and allergen stickers.
• Keep equipment in good working order; use lock out/tag out procedures.
• Change and maintain batteries and related equipment in a timely manner.
• Understand shipping and receiving processes.
• Enter proper information for material.
• Collaborate with leads and maintenance to troubleshoot problems.
• Adhere to Chobani safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

GMPs knowledge

HTST/UHT understanding

Forklift operation

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Processing Operator (Grade 6) C Shift (06:00 PM to 06:30 AM) Every other weekend required

parental leave, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)

MF Processing Operator is responsible for the product pasteurized during their shift and knowing their equipment is working properly. Having accurate documentation and a clean and well-maintained work area is integral in this role. This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani product.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper and timely documentation on charts. These are legal documents that need to be legible and accurate
• Ensure that seals are in place and document on chart and seal log sheet if one is broken or missing. Check to see if it's been documented. If not, then notify the supervisor or QA. If for any reason one needs to be broken by maintenance, you need to notify your supervisor or QA beforehand
• Ensure that CIPs are printed out immediately after wash is finished and check for proper trending of Temp, Flow, Titration, and Time. If any of these are in question, the equipment must be swabbed. If swab fails, rewash
• Ensure that we have a safe workplace. If a safety issue comes up, contact your lead or Supervisor
• Train and Share knowledge with team Members to help improve their skills
• Be involved in implementing solutions and ideas in the department
• Operate all industrial powered vehicles required for assigned area efficiently and in a safe manner
• Inspect and receive inbound loads in a timely, safe, and sanitary manner
• Store all dry goods in proper locations to avoid cross contamination and in proper rotation with all required information present on each item (Lot #, inventory count, allergen sticker, etc.)
• Must keep equipment in good working order and use lock out tag out procedures for non-operation equipment
• Change and maintain batteries, and associated equipment, in a timely manner
• Understanding shipping and receiving
• Enter in proper information for material
• Work with leads and maintenance to trouble shoot problems
• Follow Chobani's safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Understanding the overall process of the HTST and UHT systems
• Work on your feet for up to 12 hours, follow proper GMPs, walk on wet floors, climb stairs, lift 75 lbs, operate a forklift
• Understand how a CIP system works
• Work consistently and effectively with maintenance and/or State inspector during ISDA audits
• Maintain positive and effective communication during any situation
• Serve as back up in the absence of HTST Operator

Summary

MF Processing Operator is responsible for the product pasteurized during their shift and knowing their equipment is working properly. Having accurate documentation and a clean and well-maintained work area is integral in this role. This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani product.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper and timely documentation on charts. These are legal documents that need to be legible and accurate
• Ensure that seals are in place and document on chart and seal log sheet if one is broken or missing. Check to see if it's been documented. If not, then notify the supervisor or QA. If for any reason one needs to be broken by maintenance, you need to notify your supervisor or QA beforehand
• Ensure that CIPs are printed out immediately after wash is finished and check for proper trending of Temp, Flow, Titration, and Time. If any of these are in question, the equipment must be swabbed. If swab fails, rewash
• Ensure that we have a safe workplace. If a safety issue comes up, contact your lead or Supervisor
• Train and Share knowledge with team Members to help improve their skills
• Be involved in implementing solutions and ideas in the department
• Operate all industrial powered vehicles required for assigned area efficiently and in a safe manner
• Inspect and receive inbound loads in a timely, safe, and sanitary manner
• Store all dry goods in proper locations to avoid cross contamination and in proper rotation with all required information present on each item (Lot #, inventory count, allergen sticker, etc.)
• Must keep equipment in good working order and use lock out tag out procedures for non-operation equipment
• Change and maintain batteries, and associated equipment, in a timely manner
• Understanding shipping and receiving
• Enter in proper information for material
• Work with leads and maintenance to trouble shoot problems
• Follow Chobani's safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Understanding the overall process of the HTST and UHT systems
• Work on your feet for up to 12 hours, follow proper GMPs, walk on wet floors, climb stairs, lift 75 lbs, operate a forklift
• Understand how a CIP system works
• Work consistently and effectively with maintenance and/or State inspector during ISDA audits
• Maintain positive and effective communication during any situation
• Serve as back up in the absence of HTST Operator

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

For more information, please visitwww.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is$25.50-$33.50, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure and 11 holidays each year.