2nd shift Production / Machine Operator / General Labor

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. • Holland, IN

14d • $27 - $28

About The Position

The Dairy Plant Worker is an hourly position responsible for operating and maintaining production machines and equipment. Duties include cleaning pipe fittings and machines with chemical solutions and brushes, dismantling and reassembling machines, attaching pipes and fittings with wrenches, adding ingredients to machine hoppers, loading cartons, starting and stopping equipment, and making minor adjustments to maintain operations. The work involves continuous walking and movements such as climbing, stooping, crawling, twisting, turning, and moving objects above and below the head. The position reports to the Plant Manager. Working overtime, evenings, and holidays will be required at times. Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

Requirements

• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work in a safe and clean area and in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to fill out daily written reports.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be coachable and willing to learn.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good work history.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and production equipment.
• Scrub pipe fittings and machines with chemical solutions and brushes.
• Dismantle and reassemble machines.
• Attach pipes and fittings to machines using wrenches.
• Open containers and bags and add ingredients to machine hoppers.
• Start and stop machines and equipment.
• Load cartons into machines.
• Make minor machine adjustments as needed to maintain operations.
• Complete daily written reports.
• Work overtime, evenings, and holidays when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed