Anderson Erickson Dairy Company
Machine Operator Production Worker
Anderson Erickson Dairy Company, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
AE Dairy
2420 E University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317, USA
One of Iowa's most iconic companies, with nearly a century of producing amazing dairy products, is looking to hire smart, hard-working and dependable employees who are seeking a career... not just a job.
We are willing to train you! Experience in a manufacturing, food manufacturing or food distribution environment preferred but not necessary. We have outstanding opportunities in our production and distribution facilities in Des Moines, IA.
Qualifications
You must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
You must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
You must be able to effectively communicate in ENGLISH (reading, writing and verbal).
You must possess excellent mechanical aptitude and a strong willingness to learn.
Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds on a regular basis (floor to waist or waist to overhead) and push/ pull nine-hundred-pound wheeled carts of dairy product.
Must be able to climb ladders, bend, twist, squat or stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work in refrigerated (36°- 40°F) work environments for extended period of times when needed.
Must possess strong mathematic and analytical skills.
Must be quality focused.
Must be detail oriented.
Must be a team player.
Job Responsibilities
Operate, changeover, and clean all paper fillers, gallon plastic fillers, ½ gallon plastic, and 12-oz filler.
Run and clean all the fillers, lines, and tanks in the cultured products area.
Cook, cut, manufacture, cream and package cottage cheese and cultured products.
Perform housekeeping and sanitation tasks.
Learn all the jobs in the case room including case washer operation and proper housekeeping procedures.
Learn all the jobs in the cooler, cooler input and loadout.
Learn the start-up and running of all the plastic blow molds [gallon and ½ gallon], the bagging equipment and the debagging equipment.
Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SQF guidelines.
Benefits
Competitive wage per collective bargaining agreement ($27.55 per hour plus financial incentives for qualifications)
Shift Differentials
Weekly paychecks.
Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield) and dental (Delta) insurance starting the 1 st of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
Company provided life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (additional coverage available for purchase).
Paid Holidays.
Company provided uniforms.
Enjoy delicious AE Dairy products while at work!
General Utility (Relief) Operators typically work a swing shift (ALL SHIFTS) schedule. Work schedule(s) could vary from week-to-week and could include weekends. Our Company has a *collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with our union, the vast majority of new employees are typically scheduled for 2nd or 3rd shift. All new employees are subject to a *sixty (60) day probationary period.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the following: Pre-employment physical, background screening, verification of application, physical capacity testing and drug test.
Education High School or better.
Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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One of Iowa's most iconic companies, with nearly a century of producing amazing dairy products, is looking to hire smart, hard-working and dependable employees who are seeking a career... not just a job.
We are willing to train you! Experience in a manufacturing, food manufacturing or food distribution environment preferred but not necessary. We have outstanding opportunities in our production and distribution facilities in Des Moines, IA.
Qualifications
You must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
You must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
You must be able to effectively communicate in ENGLISH (reading, writing and verbal).
You must possess excellent mechanical aptitude and a strong willingness to learn.
Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds on a regular basis (floor to waist or waist to overhead) and push/ pull nine-hundred-pound wheeled carts of dairy product.
Must be able to climb ladders, bend, twist, squat or stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work in refrigerated (36°- 40°F) work environments for extended period of times when needed.
Must possess strong mathematic and analytical skills.
Must be quality focused.
Must be detail oriented.
Must be a team player.
Job Responsibilities
Operate, changeover, and clean all paper fillers, gallon plastic fillers, ½ gallon plastic, and 12-oz filler.
Run and clean all the fillers, lines, and tanks in the cultured products area.
Cook, cut, manufacture, cream and package cottage cheese and cultured products.
Perform housekeeping and sanitation tasks.
Learn all the jobs in the case room including case washer operation and proper housekeeping procedures.
Learn all the jobs in the cooler, cooler input and loadout.
Learn the start-up and running of all the plastic blow molds [gallon and ½ gallon], the bagging equipment and the debagging equipment.
Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SQF guidelines.
Benefits
Competitive wage per collective bargaining agreement ($27.55 per hour plus financial incentives for qualifications)
Shift Differentials
Weekly paychecks.
Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield) and dental (Delta) insurance starting the 1 st of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
Company provided life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (additional coverage available for purchase).
Paid Holidays.
Company provided uniforms.
Enjoy delicious AE Dairy products while at work!
General Utility (Relief) Operators typically work a swing shift (ALL SHIFTS) schedule. Work schedule(s) could vary from week-to-week and could include weekends. Our Company has a *collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with our union, the vast majority of new employees are typically scheduled for 2nd or 3rd shift. All new employees are subject to a *sixty (60) day probationary period.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the following: Pre-employment physical, background screening, verification of application, physical capacity testing and drug test.
Education High School or better.
Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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