Relief Operator 1st Shift

About the role

Purity Dairies is seeking a Relief Filler Operator for its Nashville facility. As a proud regional brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a farmer‑owned cooperative representing over 12,500 family farms, Purity Dairy delivers fresh, delicious dairy products that nourish families and reflect a commitment to excellence. The position offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefit package, great growth opportunities, and scholarship opportunities for you and your family.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, set up, and break down equipment and machinery
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating issues
• Process both finished and raw materials
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Coordinate effectively with all departments
• Ensure daily production deadlines are met

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must pass all pre‑employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks
• Ability to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work in a wet environment
• May have exposure to dust, fumes, and cleaning chemicals
• Willingness to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays
• May be exposed to nut allergens in ice cream plants

Skills

• Maintaining, setting up, and breaking down equipment
• Troubleshooting basic to moderate operating issues
• Processing finished and raw materials
• Applying Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Coordinating with multiple departments
• Meeting production deadlines
• Basic math skills
• Physical stamina for lifting and moving
• Adaptability to fast‑paced, wet, and dusty environments

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Pay

$24.25/Hour

Schedule

Monday‑Friday 6:00 am‑2:30 pm; Saturdays as needed