Blow Mold Operator

Job Summary

Lehigh Valley Dairy has immediate job openings for machine operators to perform various tasks including maintaining, breaking down, and setting up equipment and machinery, troubleshooting, and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. Machine operators will process finished or raw materials while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicating effectively with all departments.

About the Role

Lehigh Valley Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by over 12,500 family farmers. 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. The company is committed to delivering wholesome dairy to communities and loved ones.

Responsibilities

• Process finished or raw materials according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Communicate effectively with all departments
• Follow daily deadlines
• Maintain, break down, and set up equipment and machinery
• Resolve basic to moderate operating issues

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks
• Able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work in a wet environment
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes, and cleaning chemicals
• Willing to work flexible hours including overtime, occasional weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Competitive pay
• Over-time after 40 hours/week
• Shift differential
• Meal Allowance
• 6 paid holidays
• 5 paid personal days
• Paid vacation days
• Career growth opportunities - promoted from within!
• Company-paid healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Boot allowance

Schedule

Shift days/hours can vary depending on the opening.

Pay

$30.58 per hour, plus an additional $0.25/hour night shift differential.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work in a wet environment
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes, and cleaning chemicals
• Willing to work flexible hours including overtime, occasional weekends, and holidays

Skills

• Ability to follow GMP
• Effective communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Physical stamina and strength

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Competitive pay
• Over-time after 40 hours/week
• Shift differential
• Meal Allowance
• 6 paid holidays
• 5 paid personal days
• Paid vacation days
• Career growth opportunities - promoted from within!
• Company-paid healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Boot allowance

Company Information

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is The Law - click here for more information.