Are you looking for a unique, hands-on role where you can truly take pride in what you make? We are looking for a detailed-oriented, reliable Churn Operator to join our production team.
In this vital role, you are at the very heart of our production process, craft-monitoring and operating our churning equipment to ensure our butter meets the high standards of quality, texture, and taste our customers love. If you enjoy working with specialized machinery, value a clean and safe team environment, and want a stable career with room to grow, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply today!
We take care of the people who take care of our business. Your peace of mind and well-being matter to us, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
Fast Coverage: Health and welfare benefits become available on the first of the month following your hire date—no long waiting periods!
Comprehensive Health: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
Financial Protection: Life insurance and identity protection insurance for added peace of mind.
Generous Time Off: Recharge and spend time with family with up to 144 hours of vacation time every year (prorated during your first year).
And More! Ask our team about additional perks and benefits during your interview.
Operate and monitor three butter churns to ensure efficient and consistent production
Assist with butter packaging, box assembly and stacking operations
Maintain accurate production reports and documentation
Perform quality control procedures, including testing and adjusting butterfat, moisture, and salt levels
Provide relief support in packaging and stacking areas to maintain continuous production flow.
Assist in the clean-up of all butter production equipment as well as other cleaning duties, when necessary. This includes cleaning and sanitizing of all plant equipment and maintaining housekeeping in the plant as well as all other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor necessary for a safe, sanitary, and efficient operation
Maintain churns in correct specs
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.
As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.
We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.
We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.
At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
