Machine Operator Production Worker

Anderson Erickson Dairy Co•Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

One of Iowa's most iconic companies, with nearly a century of producing amazing dairy products, is looking to hire smart, hard-working and dependable employees who are seeking a career... not just a job. We are willing to train you! Experience in a manufacturing, food manufacturing or food distribution environment preferred but not necessary. We have outstanding opportunities in our production and distribution facilities in Des Moines, IA.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
Must be able to effectively communicate in ENGLISH (reading, writing and verbal).
Must possess excellent mechanical aptitude and a strong willingness to learn.
Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds on a regular basis (floor to waist or waist to overhead) and push/ pull nine-hundred-pound wheeled carts of dairy product.
Must be able to climb ladders, bend, twist, squat or stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work in refrigerated (36°- 40°F) work environments for extended period of times when needed.
Must possess strong mathematic and analytical skills.
Must be quality focused.
Must be detail oriented.
Must be a team player.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing, food manufacturing or food distribution environment preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Operate, changeover, and clean all paper fillers, gallon plastic fillers, ½ gallon plastic, and 12-oz filler.
Run and clean all the fillers, lines, and tanks in the cultured products area.
Cook, cut, manufacture, cream and package cottage cheese and cultured products.
Perform housekeeping and sanitation tasks.
Learn all the jobs in the case room including case washer operation and proper housekeeping procedures.
Learn all the jobs in the cooler, cooler input and loadout.
Learn the start-up and running of all the plastic blow molds [gallon and ½ gallon], the bagging equipment and the debagging equipment.
Forklift operation.
Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SQF guidelines.

Benefits

Competitive wage per collective bargaining agreement ($30.55 per hour plus financial incentives for qualifications)
Shift Differentials
Weekly paychecks.
Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield) and dental (Delta) insurance starting the 1st of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
Defined benefit pension plan (Central States).
Company provided life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (additional coverage available for purchase).
401K (Principal).
Paid Holidays.
Annual boot allowance.
Company provided uniforms.
Enjoy delicious AE Dairy products while at work!