Machine Operator (Butter) 2nd Shift

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery•West Springfield, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Agri-Mark, a dairy cooperative with over 100 years of history, is seeking a regular, full-time Butter Machine Operator for its 2nd shift (3pm-11pm). This entry-level position offers a competitive base pay range of $27.02/hr. - $29.08/hr., plus a 7% evening differential. Employees are eligible for rate increases every six months for the first 18 months and have ample opportunities for advancement within the company. Agri-Mark values farmers, family, mission, purpose, sustainability, respect, integrity, work ethic, teamwork, and pride in its award-winning products.

Requirements

Ability to operate butter packaging equipment.
Ability to maintain facility in a sanitary manner.
Ability to restock butter packaging materials.
Ability to troubleshoot butter packaging equipment.
Ability to make machine adjustments.
Ability to operate and set printers.
Ability to ensure proper packaging is used.
Ability to complete and record necessary information on logs accurately.
Schedule flexibility, including willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Current or previous machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in the food industry.

Responsibilities

Operate butter packaging equipment in an efficient and sanitary manner.
Follow and understand the production schedule.
Maintain facility in a sanitary manner, including Clean-in-Place (CIP) washing of equipment and cleaning of walls, floors, and ceilings.
Restock butter packaging materials to meet production needs and maintain materials in an appropriate, orderly fashion.
Operate, understand, and troubleshoot butter packaging equipment, including processing machinery and case packaging equipment.
Perform machine adjustments to meet required specifications.
Operate and set printers to ensure that U.S.D.A.# and “Sell By” dates are correct.
Ensure that proper packaging is used for each production item.
Complete and record necessary information on proper logs legibly, verifying that all required documents are filled out properly and are accurate in accordance with Safety and SQF procedures.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays and rotate shifts, as required based on business needs.