Process Operator: Butter Churn Operator (3rd Shift) Starting wage $28.44/hr. at Agri-Mark

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Our dairy cooperative is seeking a regular, full-time Process Operator for our Butter Churn operation. Operator will operate the butter churn effectively and efficiently to meet production requirements. Understand the process of churning butter and all related equipment. Ensure compliance with state and federal government regulations. Maintain churn facilities in a sanitary manner, including Clean in Place (CIP) washing of equipment, and cleaning of walls, floors, ceilings, light fixtures, drains and other similar environmental areas. 

Responsibilities include:

• Operate, understand and troubleshoot churn controls, CIP systems and butter packaging machines, including Bulk Packer, SIGs, Benhils, Cekas and Egli, product lines and vessels, case packaging equipment.
• Perform required butter analysis for butter fat, salt, moisture and or pH to meet government and customer specifications.
• Make brine solution for salted butter and chemical mix for unsalted butter.
• Operate and set printers to ensure that U.S. Dairy Association number, “Sell-By” Dates, Item Code and description are correct.
• Understand and follow the Butter Production Schedule.
• Constantly monitor quality and chemistry of cream, butter, buttermilk, etc. and immediately report questionable product to supervisor.
• Track supplies and restock as needed for the following shift.
• Complete and record necessary information on proper logs, verifying that all required documents are filled out properly and are accurate in accordance with Safety and SQF procedures. Write neatly.
• Perform other duties such as decartoning bulk butter, operating and feeding microfix machine, melting of rework butter, removal of trash, painting, preventive maintenance, etc.
• Schedule flexibility, willingness to work overtime, weekends, holiday and rotate shift, as required. At times overtime, weekend work, holiday work and shift rotation will be mandatory.
• Adhere to Company rules, regulations and core values, including Code of Conduct.
•  Perform all tasks using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), following the Food Safety and Food Quality requirements of the SQF Program. This includes the requirement to report all safety issues and incidents to a supervisor, or other member of the leadership team, immediately.
• Maintain GMPs and operate all equipment in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Work safely and efficiently, following all safety requirements including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and lock-out/tag-out procedures.

This is a full time (40 hours/week), 3rd shift (11pm- 7am) position. It offers a base rate pay of $28.44 per hour and additional 10% night differential added to the base rate. This position also offers eligibility for rate increases every 6 months for the first 2 years of employment. 

Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement.  Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary and retirement plans which include 401k match and company-paid pension! 

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma, GED or HiSET.
• Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment is preferred, in the food industry would be a plus.
• Experience with manufacturing safety requirements, lock-out/tag-out preferred.

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status,  or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.