Processing Technician - Milk Receiver

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; and fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry-leading innovation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

Pay

Base pay range: $26.00 USD

Schedule

This is a night shift position, with hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

About the role

The Processing Technician is responsible for testing ingredients and products, accurately measuring ingredients, batching, blending, and processing product while following and documenting processing and batching procedures. The Processing Technician handles startup, flavor changes, sanitation, and basic preventative maintenance of manufacturing equipment such as blending and processing equipment. The role involves observing batching and processing equipment, troubleshooting, and correcting minor repairs to ensure efficient operation while meeting all quality specifications for manufactured products.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and workplace rules
• Work safely and efficiently on equipment, following all safety procedures, to produce a quality product that meets all quality specifications
• Troubleshoot problems, perform minor repairs using the correct tools, and perform preventive maintenance tasks on Processing equipment; report malfunctions to a supervisor to expedite repairs
• Demonstrate monitoring skills, using visual observation of gauges and listening to mechanical sounds to ensure equipment is working properly
• Use FIFO to supply or remove ingredients and waste in and out of processing areas using hand carts and forklifts
• Continuously monitor all regulatory records and other required documentation, quality checks, and process checks
• Clean processing equipment and surrounding areas to maintain an audit-ready condition during production
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy
• Keep daily records of finished goods and rejected materials
• Aid in the training of new personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Pass a drug test and background check
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Basic computational skills; simple math and reasoning required
• Team-oriented and self-directed
• Experience with high-speed production lines (fast-paced production environment)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Carrying: Stands throughout shift and walks on uneven concrete and tile surfaces. Lifts up to 60 pounds frequently and 80 pounds occasionally. Two or more employees complete lifts greater than 80 pounds.
• Pushing/Pulling/Bending/Stooping: Pushes/pulls ingredients and waste in the processing area and stacks collapsed boxes on a pallet or recycle container. Uses brooms, dust mops, and brushes during clean-up duties. Bends and stoops occasionally throughout the workday for varying lengths of time.
• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Turning: May squat to make necessary connections or during clean-up duties. Occasional slight twisting and turning at the waist when making connections or performing responsibilities.
• Climbing/Balancing/Reaching: Steps on and off platforms and steps, reaches below and/or above shoulder level when making or removing connections, and climbs ladders to access equipment and tests multiple times per shift.
• Grasping/Manipulation: Frequent use of hands and fingers is required.

Food Safety Requirements

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that may affect product quality or food safety
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer, and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required

Position location: Goodyear, Arizona. Reports to: Processing Supervisor. Travel requirements: Minimal. This is a non-exempt position.