Butter Operator - Stacker

Darigold Careers•Caldwell, ID

About The Position

Darigold is looking for a Butter Operator. The Butter Operator is responsible for ensuring the butter filling machines produce high quality product within specification. This position is responsible for following all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined in Darigold’s Good Manufacturing Policy, the position Standard Operating Procedures, and facility employee training sessions. The position is also required to report any concerns that may impact Food Safety or Quality to their immediate supervisor, the plant Quality Manager or the Plant Manager. Main duties include performing routine maintenance checks and following strict food safety regulations and guidelines and operating mechanical or computer-operated equipment.

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 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
Strong oral and written communication skills; must be able to read and follow directions
Must be able to monitor and inspect product and equipment and follow instructions with minimal supervision
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Safe, efficient operation of a butter filling machine
Inspection and monitoring of the butter filling process ensuring proper equipment operation
Maintaining and monitoring any required inventory necessary 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 bines and as needed
Assisting Maintenance members in routine maintenance and repairs
Collecting information and completing any required production reports accurately
Run butterfat and moisture samples from butter machines and run metal detection checks on a regular basis.

Benefits

Employer 401K contribution of up to 5%
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
Employer paid life & disability coverage
$1.50/hours 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