Dairy Farmers of America

Utilities Mechanic - Night Shift

Dairy Farmers of America  •  $36/hr  •  Bridgeton, NJ (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

Cumberland Dairy has immediate job openings for a skilled Boiler Engineer responsible in ensuring the Plant Boilers, Chiller Systems, Air Compressors, Wastewater, and other utility systems run efficiently by decreasing downtime due to mechanical challenges. This operator will assist with the installation, maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant machinery used for production.

Cumberland Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Cumberland Dairy, we produce millions of gallons of ultra-pasteurized, refrigerated, extended shelf-life products annually and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

OUR OPERATORS FOR THIS POSITION START AT AN HOURLY RATE OF:

  • Starting at $34 - $36 /hour – based on skillset level and experience

SCHEDULE: 2-2-3 based rotating turn schedule (12-hour shifts)

  • Night Shift 6pm-6:30am

BENEFITS:

  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Service recognition and employee appreciation events
  • Employee referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniforms provided
  • Work for dairy farm families

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
  • 4 years of maintenance, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Valid Blue Seal Operators License for operation of the boilers required and (would prefer or be working towards) NJ Blue Seal Operators License for operation of refrigeration installed in the plant in accordance with the laws of the state of NJ
  • Knowledge of and ability to read charts, blueprints, tables, and schematics
  • Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
  • Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
  • Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
  • Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation
  • Knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards and requirements
  • Knowledge of plant operations [or business function specific to the job description
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations regarding waste, air, wastewater, land application, and storm water
  • Skill in performing safety inspections and ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards
  • Skill in developing safety procedures and protocols
  • Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving
  • Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize own work activities
  • Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
  • Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

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.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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