Production Team Member- 2nd Shift
About The Position
Open Gates Group, based near Kalona, IA, is a family of companies dedicated to the growth and manufacturing of local dairy products. What began as a single creamery has grown into 11 businesses that source, produce, and deliver high-quality Midwestern products to over 3,500 stores nationwide. Our organic milk is uniquely special- it comes from grass-fed cows on small family farms, pasteurized at the lowest legal temperature, non-homogenized, and verified regenerative through Land to Market- which means that our cows are grazed in a way that enhances the environment, rather than harming it. We’re seeking a 2nd shift Production Team Member to support our production efforts at Farmers Creamery, one of our entrepreneurial companies. Summary The Production Team Member is responsible for setting up and operating food processing equipment to process milk, cream, and other food products. Typical shift hours are Monday - Friday, 11:00 am to 7 pm.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Versatile and able to be cross-trained in various production roles.
- Able to read and record instrument data in English with attention to detail.
- Verbal and written communication skills, specifically legible handwriting.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Positive attitude, high integrity, and alignment with OG’s mission, vision, values, and operating principles.
Responsibilities
- Bottle, fill, and package the finished product.
- Meet established processing rates.
- Participate in start-up, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.
- Efficiently sanitize production equipment using manual and automated cleaning equipment.
- Rotate through different job tasks.
- Cross-train to support the food manufacturing needs at other facilities.
- Maintain quality standards per specifications defined by State and/or Federal regulatory agencies.
- Support team members in various production-related tasks.
- Stay current with required production technology.
- Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
