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Operations Specialist

Darigold
Pasco, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

Job Details

Description

Darigold is seeking an Operations Specialist with 3-5 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage various responsibilities including data entry, reconciliation, ship confirmations, and reporting tasks. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations Specialist will accurately record production and shipments of finished products, manage inventory usage, and warehouse movements. This role requires daily reporting utilizing Excel and analytical skills, with occasional overtime to meet

project deadlines.

What You Will Do

  • Production reporting and reconciliation – data entry of production activity in Enterprise systems, compile data and report out on results.
  • Close production batches for bulk and finished good items. Check for pending, WIP, completed batches. Audit ingredient and packaging usage and work with the plant finance team to submit bill of material updates. Analize potential variances associated with changes.
  • Receiving of milk and cream loads into the plant, retrieve and enter lab results. Report out on discrepancies and work with corporate teams to reconcile.
  • Complete Settlement of intercompany and third-party milk loads into and out of the plant.
  • Conduct a daily mass balance, provide insight into plant performance, and identify when abnormal losses occur. Research losses and confirm all transactions were completed correctly.
  • Finished good, Packaging and Ingredients adjustments based on cycle count results.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field preferred.
  • Strong financial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP systems.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process optimization and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Willing to work occasional weekend-day / holidays to meet deadlines
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as production, quality assurance, and logistics to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Nice to Have’s

  • Previous experience with inventory management systems and best practices for inventory control can be valuable for optimizing inventory levels and minimizing waste.
  • Experience working with enterprise systems (Oracle a plus) and reporting tools.
  • Salary range :

    25.53 to $35.11depending on experience.

    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
  • 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 F

    Stand / Walk O

    Climb Ladder S

    Climb Stairs S

    Twist O

    Bend / Stoop O

    Squat / Kneel S

    Crawl S

    Reach O

    Work above shoulders S

    Keyboard C

    Wrist C

    Grasp S

    Operate foot controls S

    Vibratory task S

    Lift 56 lbs. S

    Carry 56 lbs. S

    Push / Pull 56 lbs. S

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    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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    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

    Salary : $26 - $35

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