Production Operator - Nights

Dairy Farmers of America • Bruce, WI

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About The Position

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a farmer-owned dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. DFA Bruce is part of the Cheese, Taste and Flavors Division, manufacturing dairy-based ingredients and innovative flavor solutions for customers in food manufacturing and food service. The facility produces a variety of products, including cheese, custom formulations, and dairy ingredients.

DFA Bruce is hiring a Night Production Operator. No experience is required, and training is provided. The role works a 2-2-3 schedule from 4:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Pay is $23.65 per hour, plus a $1.50 shift premium.

The operator works in different plant areas, handling ingredients and finished products through measuring, batching, mixing, bagging, organizing, and stacking. The role also helps keep the warehouse and production floor organized and follows company safety, food safety, quality, sanitation, regulatory, and good manufacturing practice requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work weekends or holidays, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle ingredients and finished products in different plant areas by measuring, batching, mixing, bagging, organizing, and stacking.
• Keep the warehouse and production floor organized.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Adhere to DFA Quality, Safety, and GMP policies and procedures and report nonconformities.
• Attend required training, including Safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF training.
• Demonstrate honesty, discretion, and sound judgment in accordance with DFA values and ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including FSA/HSA, Virtual Care, Surgery Resources, and Diabetes Care.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Accrued paid vacation benefits, with eligibility beginning on the first day of the month after hire; employees may accrue up to three weeks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED