Machine Operator (Butter) 3rd Shift

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery • West Springfield, MA

13d • 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 3rd shift. This entry-level position offers opportunities for advancement, cross-training, and 100% tuition reimbursement. The company is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on various protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Ability to operate, understand, and troubleshoot butter packaging equipment including processing machinery and case packaging equipment.
• Ability to make machine adjustments to meet required specifications.
• Ability to operate and set printers to ensure that U.S.D.A.# and “Sell By” dates are correct.
• Ability to ensure that proper packaging is used for each production item.
• Ability to 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.
• Schedule flexibility -- willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays and rotate shift, as required based on business needs.

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.

Benefits

• Eligibility for rate increases every 6 months for the first 18 months of employment.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Promoting from within.
• Cross-training.
• 100% tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Competitive salary.
• Additional retirement plans which include 401k match.

What This Job Offers

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