Skilled Machine Operator - Processor Operator

UNC Dairy•City of Syracuse, NY

12d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, a dairy cooperative owned by over 200 local family farms, is seeking a Skilled Machine Operator - Processor Operator. This role supports the cooperative's mission to process and market high-quality dairy products under brands like Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. The position involves operating and cleaning equipment for turning raw milk into store-ready products and manufacturing plastic bottles for finished milk. The company values sustainable farming, strong communities, and delivering fresh, local dairy.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screen
Minimum of a GED or High School diploma
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Skilled in Mechanical aptitude, (I.e. Set up, teardown physical connections)
Applicants must be available to work all hours (all shifts) as well as weekends and holidays
Ability to meet company policy for attendance and work schedule requirements
Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time, operator in varied temperature ranges, perceive distance and distinguish color.
Ability to handle intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as stooping, bending, climbing, and lifting material or equipment.

Responsibilities

Batch products; record required information on form documents, regulatory charts and operational/cleaning checklists maintaining 100% accuracy.
Follow all SOP procedures and complete required documentation/checklists.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve products, services, or processes.
Maintains area cleanliness, reports leaking or out of spec product and participate in waste reduction efforts.
Follow all Safety requirements to include, Housekeeping, Lock Out/Tag Out, PPE and engage in facility safety efforts.
Ensure compliance with all OSHA, NYSDA, PMO, FDA, and assist in maintaining SQF readiness, and HACCP.
Clean, set up, operate, and monitor specified process equipment and systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.