About this role
Successful applicant shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Operating machines, scrubbing pipe fittings and machines with chemical solutions and brushes, dismantling and reassembling machines, attaching pipes and fitting to the machines using wrenches, opening containers and bags to dump various ingredients into machine hoppers, start and stop machine and equipment, load cartons into machines, do minor adjustments to machines as needed to maintain operations, climb, stoop, crawl, twist, turn, and move objects above and below the head, walk continuously.
Required Technical Skills:
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work in a safe and clean area.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to fill out daily written reports.
Required Soft Skills:
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
Education, Certifications and Experience:
The following is preferred:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Good work history
Other:
The Dairy Plant Worker is an hourly position and reports to the Plant Manager.
Working overtime, evenings, and holidays will be required at times.
Must pass pre employment physical and drug test.
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Other facts
About Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
Drink Local With Prairie Farms Dairy
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful dairy cooperatives operating in the Midwest and the South. Elements of the cooperative include nearly 600 farm families, 7,000 associates, 48 manufacturing plants, 100+ distribution facilities, and annual sales of over $4.6 billion.
Prairie Farms is a nationally recognized leader in the dairy industry known for milk flavor innovations and producing award-winning milk, cheese, ice cream, and cultured dairy products.
With headquarters in Edwardsville, Ill., the Prairie Farms distribution footprint covers over 30 percent of the United States; products are available in grocery chains, mass merchandiser stores, club stores, convenience stores, dollar stores, drug stores, schools, foodservice outlets, and warehouse distribution centers.
Prairie Farms has proudly adopted the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, affirming to our customers, our consumers and the global marketplace Prairie Farms' pledge to responsible dairy production as we nourish the communities we serve. For more information about the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, go to: http://commitment.usdairy.com.
Learn more about our dairy farmers and cooperative by visiting www.prairiefarms.com.
And don't forget to visit our coupon page https://www.prairiefarms.com/coupons for savings on many of award-winning dairy products!
What you'll do
- The successful applicant will operate machines, clean equipment, and perform minor adjustments to maintain operations. They will also handle materials and ensure the machines are loaded and functioning properly.
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