(USA) Production Processing Operator - Dairy, SAT - MON 6:00AM - 6:30PM

About the Role

Monitors dairy plant production processes such as milk receiving, separation, standardization, pasteurization, and batching by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Ensures all paperwork is accurate, verifies charts including frequency, pen cut in/out temperatures, and product recording temperatures. Troubleshoots and resolves basic to moderate operating difficulties and communicates any problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency or food safety to management.

Responsibilities

• Follow required safety practices by observing confined space safety guidelines, wearing all required personal protection equipment (PPE) in designated areas, ensuring safe chemical handling, monitoring fall restraints, maintaining sanitation of equipment (CIP and hand cleaning), and reporting safety concerns or issues to leadership.
• Support Continuous Improvement throughout the plant by:
  • Maintaining process data and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput.
  • Operating and cleaning equipment to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
  • Communicating mechanical and operational issues.
  • Operating equipment at recommended speeds.
  • Monitoring fats, total solids, allergens, and cryoscopes as they relate to processing dairy products to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by:
  • Using policies, data, and resources.
  • Collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners.
  • Identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations.
  • Carrying out tasks and communicating progress and information.
  • Determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities.
  • Adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, using the Open Door Policy, and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
• Embrace and promote respect for individuals by:
  • Valuing differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences.
  • Creating a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging.
  • Creating opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform.
  • Helping to attract the best talent.
  • Building strong and trusting relationships.
  • Communicating with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
  • Strengthening the team by helping develop and mentor others.
  • Recognizing others' contributions and accomplishments.
• Act with integrity by:
  • Maintaining and promoting the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
  • Modeling Walmart values to support and foster company culture.
  • Holding oneself and others accountable.
  • Supporting Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world.
  • Acting in a selfless manner and being consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
• Serve customers and members by:
  • Delivering results while putting the customer first.
  • Making decisions based on reliable information, balancing short- and long-term priorities, and considering how work impacts the team’s ability to deliver on the company’s purpose.
• Strive for excellence by:
  • Displaying curiosity and a desire to learn.
  • Taking calculated risks and demonstrating courage and resilience.
  • Driving continuous improvements, being open to and using new technologies and skills, and supporting others through change.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a distribution or production environment (e.g., logistics, supply chain, dairy plant, food processing, or manufacturing).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Continuous Improvement, Distribution, Food - Dairy Processing, Food - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Manufacturing, or Six Sigma.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid Time Off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Short-term and long-term disability.
  • Company discounts.
  • Military Leave Pay.
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Education Benefits: Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Eligibility requirements apply.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Pay

The hourly wage range for this position is $21.90 - $27.40. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.