Relief Operator 1st Shift

Dairy Farmers of America • Nashville, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Purity Dairy is seeking Relief Operators for their Nashville facility. This role involves maintaining, setting up, and breaking down equipment and machinery, as well as troubleshooting and resolving operating issues. The position also includes processing raw and finished materials, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), coordinating with other departments, and meeting production deadlines. Purity Dairy is part of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a cooperative representing family farms and producing a variety of dairy products.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

• May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
• May be exposed to nut allergens in ice cream plants

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, setting up, and breaking down equipment and machinery
• Troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues
• Processing both finished and raw materials
• Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Coordinating effectively with all departments
• Ensuring daily production deadlines are met

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

What This Job Offers

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