Relief Operator - 2nd Shift

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 after 90 days

$2,500 after 6 months

Job summary

Maola Local Dairies in Newport News, VA is seeking a Relief Operator on the 2nd shift to support production lines including HTST, CIP, filling, and bottling. This role requires the ability to lift up to 50-60 pounds, stand and work nights, weekends and holidays, and follow GMP and safety policies.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour with a $1,000 signup bonus after 90 days and $2,500 after 6 months; comprehensive benefits available and a farmer-owned cooperative culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent.
• Must be able to perform basic math and organoleptic testing.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• HTST
• Blending Operator
• CIP Operator
• Blow mold Operator
• Relief Duties
• Follows all Safety Procedures and GMP.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Relief Operator - 2nd Shift

• On-site
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: RELIE004712

Locations

Showing 1 location

Newport News, VA 23605, USA

Description

Detailed description

SHIFT: 2nd

HOURS: 12:00pm-8:30pm.Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

HOURLY PAY= $23.00 PER HOUR

Join our team and receive: $1,000 after 90 days $2,500 after 6 months

Bonus eligibility and terms apply.

Why you will love working at Maola®:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

The Relief job involves multiple positions in Production. Duties include, HTST (High Temperature, Short time) and Blending operator, CIP (Cleaned in Place) operator, filler operator, blow mold operator, raw receiving, loading, and unloading case trailers, and giving breaks and lunches to fill in for full shifts as needed. Must follow all safety and sanitary policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Include the following:

• HTST
• Blending Operator
• CIP Operator
• Blow mold Operator
• Relief Duties
• Follows all Safety Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform basic math skills.
• Perform organoleptic testing (e.g. sensory testing with taste, smell, touch, and sight) on finished product.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or international equivalent.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds. It also requires reaching and handling dairy products and pushing and pulling stacks of products weighing up to 200lbs.

The employee is frequently required to perform organoleptic assessments. This requires the acute physical ability to taste, smell, see and feel product samples to detect deviations in flavor, aroma, color, and texture.

The employee must be physically able to consume and evaluate a wide variety of food ingredients, including potential allergens (e.g., diary, wheat, soy, nuts) processed in the facility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies® is a farmer-owned cooperative committed to its local farm families and to producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products. Founded in 1920, Maola processes and delivers your favorite milk, cream, and dairy products to families, schools, and communities while investing in quality, innovation, and sustainability across its farms and supply chain. Learn more at www.maolamilk.com .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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