Separator Operator

Darigold; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer 401K contribution

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Life & disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Education assistance

Community giving & matching donations

Butter purchase program

Night shift differential

OT eligible

Job summary

Darigold is seeking a motivated Separator Operator to join the team at our Caldwell plant. This role operates HTST units, separators, and membrane units, handling potential Bulk Milk shipments while following safety procedures to ensure milk standardization equipment operates correctly.

The position is based at the Caldwell plant, with opportunities to work 12-hour shifts, gain dairy processing experience, and contribute to a leading dairy cooperative that emphasizes quality and safety across

Qualifications

• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs frequently
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Ability to make decisions on equipment operations based on test data
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts
• Previous separator / dairy experience is preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate HTST units, separators and membrane units
• Receive Bulk Milk shipments as needed
• Perform frequent milk and butterfat tests
• Record and analyze test results and adjust equipment accordingly
• CIP cleaning of equipment as required
• Document all operations
• Perform operator maintenance
• Assist in training of new personnel
• Minimize water usage and wastewater within scope of position
• Follow General Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements

Skills

Good verbal & written communication

Lift 50 lbs

Follow instructions

Decision making from test data

12-hour shifts

Separator/dairy experience preferred

1 year production experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Darigold is seeking a motivated Separator Operator to join the team at our Caldwell plant. This position operates HTST units, separators and membrane units, and may receive Bulk Milk shipments. This position is to follow safety procedures to ensure milk standardization equipment is operating correctly.

Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume, and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year. Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

What You Will Do

• Perform frequent test on milk and butterfat test on cream as needed
• Record and analyze test results, modify operation of equipment in response to test results
• CIP (Clean In Place) equipment as needed
• Document all operations as required
• Perform Operator Maintenance as required
• Assist in training of new personnel
• Minimize water usage and the generation of wastewater within the scope of the position
• Follow all General Manufacturing Practices and work in a manner consistent with regulatory

What You Will Bring

• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Processes
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs frequently
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Ability to make decisions on equipment operations based on test data
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• Able and willing to work 12-hour shifts
• Previous separator / dairy experience is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred

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 of up to 5%
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid Holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental Leave
• Education assistance
• Community giving through matching donations
• Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program
• $1.50/hours night shift differential (where applicable)
• OT Eligible

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 Affirmitive 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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