**Position** : Machine Operator - Relief - $24.16/hr

**Location** : Boise, Idaho

**Requisition ID:** : 26352

Meadow Gold Dairy has an immediate job opening for a well-versed machine operator to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. The Machine operator will be responsible for processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.

Meadow Gold 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 were passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Meadow Gold, we create healthy and nutritious products 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!

**THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO $24.16 PER HOUR**

**THIS IS A VACATION RELIEF POSITION, SO THE SCHEDULE WILL VARY, DEPENDING UPON WHICH OPERATOR IS ON VACATION FOR THAT WEEK**

**BENEFITS:**

Competitive pay

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Union pension plan and 401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities we promote from within!

Service recognition and employee rewards

Employee referral program

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

High school diploma or GED preferred

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal

Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks

Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment

May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals

Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

**DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

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