Dairy Processing Operator

Job Category:

Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:

Plant Production

Work Shift:

Job Description:

We are looking for Dairy Processing Operators to join our team! At West Bend, we specialize in cream cheese – that meet our customers’ needs and appeal to consumer tastes worldwide.

Rate of Pay:



* Up to $28.50 per hour ($27.00 plus $1.50 per hour certification pay) based on experience.

Earning potential exceeds $90,000 annually.


* Shift premium of $0.50 per hour for working on second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift.


* $2,000 sign on bonus, paid in the first year, based on good employment standing for 3rd shift full time positions.

Shift/Schedule:



* 1st Shift (6:00 am to 2:00 pm)


* 2nd Shift (2:00 pm to 10:00 pm)


* 3rd Shift (10:00 pm to 6:00 am)

Work week offers a guaranteed 40 hours.

Mandatory overtime is expected and weekend work is likely.

Overtime is paid on 8+ hours in a day, time and half paid on Saturday and double time paid on Sundays.
 

Full Benefits Package Available:



* Health insurance available day 1 (medical, dental, vision and life insurance)


* 401k Match: $ for $ on first 6% (After 90 days)


* Paid Vacation and Holidays:


* Health and wellness programs available (includes an HSA with company contributions of up to $1,200 based on medical plan elections and screening)


* Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Tuition Assistance Program


* Paid Sick Leave

Job Duties:


* Operate within our Process areas such as: Intake, Separator Room and Batching rooms.


* Operate cheese separators to remove whey from cheese mix producing uniform cream cheese within customer specifications.


* Use computer to calculate quantities of raw materials needed to batch cream cheese mix for following day’s separating. 


* Operate pasteurizing equipment to produce mix based on these calculations.


* Take samples and test solids of cream cheese products in standardizing system and adjust, if needed, within customer product specifications.


* Complete all paperwork associated with equipment settings, products produced, and work performed.


* Perform CIP, COP, and various cleanup functions on tanks, transfer lines, pasteurizer, and vats, as needed.


* Other general duties as assigned by leadership.

Who we are looking for:



* Ability to operate manufacturing equipment safely with minimal supervision


* Reliability- Attendance is an essential function


* Mechanically inclined


* Self-motivated, detail orientated individual who possesses a results-oriented mindset in a team environment


* Basic math skills and reading comprehension


* No degree is required

Physical Demands:



* Stand up to 12 hours per day


* Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds up to 4 times per hour


* Work in cold, hot or wet environment


* Ability to lift and reach shoulder height and above repetitively frequen...