Dairy Production Team Members- 1st and 2nd Shifts

FARMERS ALL NATURAL CREAMERY, LLC • Wellman, IA

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About The Position

Open Gates Group is hiring multiple Dairy Production Team Members to support milk and cream processing, pasteurizing, and bottling operations. Team members set up and operate production equipment, bottle and package finished products, and clean and sanitize equipment. The role involves rotating through tasks and cross-training to meet production needs while maintaining food safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

Work takes place in a food manufacturing environment. The position requires adherence to PPE, grooming, hygiene, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. Shifts listed are first shift, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m.; and second shift, Sunday through Thursday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m., or Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Daily overtime and additional hours beyond 40 per week may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to be cross-trained and work effectively in multiple production roles.
• Ability to follow written instructions and accurately record instrument data in English.
• Strong attention to detail and clear verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting.
• Ability to adhere to all safety, hygiene, and food manufacturing requirements.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Positive attitude, high integrity, and alignment with Open Gates Group’s mission, vision, values, and operating principles.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts, including daily overtime and additional hours beyond 40 per week as required.

Nice To Haves

• Cheese, dairy, or food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate dairy processing, pasteurizing, and bottling equipment.
• Monitor production activities to meet established processing rates and product quality standards.
• Bottle, fill, and package finished products accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with equipment start-up, product changeovers, and shutdown.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment using manual and automated cleaning systems.
• Follow food safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), workplace safety guidelines, and company procedures.
• Rotate through production tasks and cross-train to support team members and production needs at other facilities.
• Learn and use required production technology and equipment.
• Perform other production-related duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED