Butter Stacker- Night Shift

About the role

The Butter Operator is responsible for ensuring the butter filling machines produce high quality product within specification. This position adheres to all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined in Darigold’s Good Manufacturing Policy, Standard Operating Procedures, and facility employee training sessions. The position is required to report any concerns impacting Food Safety or Quality to their immediate supervisor, the plant Quality Manager, or the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Safe, efficient operation of a butter filling machine
• Inspection and monitoring of the butter filling process ensuring proper equipment operation
• Maintaining and monitoring required inventory to production goals
• Maintain an organized work area and perform ongoing cleaning tasks in compliance with good manufacturing
• Cleaning and sanitizing of the butter filler machines, tanks, and bins and as needed
• Aiding Maintenance members in routine maintenance and repairs
• Collecting information and completing any required production reports accurately
• Running butterfat and moisture samples from butter machines and conducting metal detection checks on a regular basis

Requirements

• Must be able to stand/walk for 12 hours and confidently traverse concrete and tile floors that may intermittently be wet with milk, water, or butter
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs both expanded metal and catwalk
• Must be able to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, rubber steel toed boots, etc
• Must be able to operate powered and unpowered pallet jackets, or obtain certification within 30 days, for the movement of pallets to staging area
• Must be able to handle and use a utility safety knife, open small plastic bottles, handle and use eye dropper
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds frequently, between floor level and chest level and above shoulder height
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills; must be able to read and follow directions
• Must have knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred

Benefits

• Employer 401K contribution of up to 5%
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• $1.50/hour night shift differential (where applicable)
• 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
• OT Eligible