What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dairy Manufacturing -Filler Operator position at Dairy Farmers of America?
We have an immediate job opening for a Filler Operator.
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. We are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!
DUTIES:
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. We are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!
DUTIES:
- Operate fillers and associated equipment
- Start ups, shuts downs, tear downs
- Work with chemicals/pumps
- CIP, Sanitize and sterilize fillers and equipment
- Preventative maintenance on fillers and equipment
- Lift up to 55 lbs
- Set up operate coding equipment
- Union pension plan and 401(k) or 401(k) with company contribution*
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays*
- Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Service recognition and employee rewards*
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement*
- Uniforms provided
- Work for dairy farm families
- varies by company and governing CBAs
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Production or general work experience preferred
- Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
- Able to effectively work in a team environment
- Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
