Darigold is hiring: Butter Operator- Night Shift in Caldwell

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Darigold is looking for a Butter Operator. The Butter Operator is responsible for ensuring the butter filling machines produce high quality within specification product. This position is responsible for following all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined in Darigold’s Good Manufacturing Policy, the position Standard Operating Procedures, and facility employee training sessions.

Main duties include performing routine maintenance checks and following strict food safety regulations and guidelines and operating mechanical or computer-operated equipment.

Schedule: EOWN, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday from 5:00pm-5:30am

Responsibilities:

• Safe, efficient operation of a butter filling machine
• Inspection and monitoring of the butter filling process ensuring proper equipment operation
• Maintaining and monitoring any required inventory necessary to production goals
• Maintain an organized work area and perform ongoing cleaning tasks in compliance with good manufacturing
• Cleaning and sanitizing of the butter filler machines, tanks, and bins as needed
• Assisting Maintenance members in routine maintenance and repairs
• Collecting information and completing any required production reports accurately
• Run butterfat and moisture samples from butter machines and run metal detection checks on a regular basis.
• Repetitive lifting throughout 12-hour shifts

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred

Nice to Have’s:

• Must be able to stand/walk for 12 hours and confidently traverse concrete and tile floors that may intermittently be wet with milk, water, or butter.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs both expanded metal and catwalk.
• Must be able to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, rubber steel toed boots, etc.
• Must be able to operate powered and unpowered pallet jackets, or obtain certification within 30 days, for the movement of pallets to staging area.
• Must be able to handle and use a utility safety knife, open small plastic bottles, handle and use eye dropper.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds frequently, between floor level and chest level and above shoulder height
• Strong oral and written communication skills; must be able to read and follow directions
• Must be able to monitor and inspect product and equipment and follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes

Benefits of Working at Darigold:

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We are proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.