Production Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Anderson, IN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant/Cooler Associate responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Operating high speed packaging equipment to process milk, cream, and other dairy products, following specified methods and formulas. May need to connect pipe between vats of processing equipment. Assembling fittings, valves, bowls, plates, impeller shaft, and other parts to equipment with wrench to prepare for operations. (S)he may need to turn valves to pump products, sanitize, and rinse water through pipes and equipment. Starts pump and agitator, observes pressure and temperature gauges, and open valves on vat equipment to fill, stir product in tanks. (S)he will need to pump or pour specified amounts of liquid or powder ingredients, such as skim milk, stabilizer, neutralizer, and vitamins into vat to make dairy products, such as buttermilk, chocolate milk, or ice cream. Testing products for acidity at various states of processing. Records specified time, temperature, pressure, and volume readings. May be designated according to process performed as by products; mix maker; pasteurizer operator; separator operator; and filling operator. (S)he may be required to hold license from the State Board of Health and Local Government Unit.

Requirements

Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical labor
Familiarity with safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment and reduce the risk of accidents
Ability to handle various chemicals

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading milk trailers
Dragging full milk cases onto conveyors and unloading empty milk cases onto conveyors
Putting up milk orders off load sheets
Verifying correct orders are on the right trailer
Keeping cooler properly rotated and cleaned