Skilled Machine Operator

As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk® brands.

Skilled Labor openings may include the following positions – Processor Operator, Filler Operator.  These positions can include the responsibility of setting up, operating and cleaning equipment responsible for turning raw milk product store ready and also the responsibility of setting up, operating and cleaning equipment that manufactures plastic bottles for finished milk product.  All qualified, responsible applicants are encouraged to apply. We offer a competitive salary and generous paid time off. Must be able to work, weekends and Holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Batch products; record required information on form documents, regulatory charts and operational/cleaning checklists maintaining 100% accuracy. 
• Must follow all SOP procedures and complete required documentation/checklists. Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve products, services, or processes.
• Maintains area cleanliness, reports leaking or out of spec product and participate in waste reduction efforts.
• Follow all Safety requirements to include, Housekeeping, Lock Out/Tag Out, PPE and engage in facility safety efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, NYSDA, PMO, FDA, and assist in maintaining SQF readiness, and HACCP.
• Ability to work in an environment with cold temperatures, noise and uneven walking surfaces.
• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor specified process equipment and systems

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screen
• Minimum of a GED or High School diploma

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

• Skilled in Mechanical aptitude, (I.e. Set up, teardown physical connections)
• Applicants must be available to work all hours (all shifts) as well as weekends and holidays
• Ability to meet company policy for attendance and work schedule requirements

Expectations:

• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time, operator in varied temperature ranges, perceive distance and distinguish color.
• Ability to handle intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as stooping, bending, climbing, and lifting material or equipment. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Pay:

Filler Operator - $19.00-21.00

Processor Operator - $21.00-25.00 one year progressive payscale 

*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary : $21 - $25