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Description

Darigold is looking for a Churn Operator at our Caldwell Plant. This position is responsible for operating butter churns and related equipment for processing butter.

This position will perform laboratory tests on product. This position will also perform CIP for the butter churns and related equipment along with lab tests during CIP.

What You Will Do

• At the start of the shift, the Worker will check what customer product is being run during the shift.
• During operation, the Worker will monitor fat and salt levels on the computer monitor and make adjustments accordingly.
• Take samples for PH checks on every silo change and periodically throughout the run. This will occur in the Butter Dept Lab.
• Takes samples of butter to perform fat and salt tests in the Butter Dept Lab.
• Monitor readings on computer and make adjustments in the production flow as necessary.
• Monitor salt levels in the salt tank and may use a long handled rod to adjust the salt in the tote bag to maintain the flow.

Worker will also contact the Warehousemen when another salt tote is needed in the salt room. It will be loaded into the dispenser by the Warehousemen using a Forklift.

The Worker will feed the opening section into the dispenser and cut open the tote bag to initiate flow.

• Perform CIP every other day or if required by a customer before and after a product run, on the butter churn and related equipment.
• Change pipes and hoses to run CIP.
• Spray with water hose the inside of vats and churn.
• Initiate operation of CIP via touch screen monitor and will make adjustments as needed.
• Use foaming hose to hose down outside of equipment and water hose for rinsing.
• Retrieve fluid samples during the process and at the conclusion and take samples to the Butter Dept Lab to complete tests.
• Once CIP is completed, will reconnect parts and change pipes and hoses to begin product processing.
• Use touch screen monitor to release cream from silos and salt to initiated production.
• Take samples to test in the Butter Dept Lab to verify the butter product is ready for production / packaging. The Worker will continue to take samples throughout the production to verify product is meeting standard requirements.

Worker will make adjustments as needed using the touch screen monitor

• Use water hose to clean up fluid spills near the churns.
• Make notification to Maintenance Dept of any breakdown in equipment that Worker can’t correct.
• Stay in contact with other Retail Line Operators (Bulk Packer, Chip Operator, Quarter Pound Operator and Solid Quarter Pound Operator) regarding any shut downs or changes in production.

What You Bring

• Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision and perform multiple tasks.
• Willing to work nights / weekends / holidays.
• Able to primarily stand and walk throughout a 12 hour shift
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Basic Math skills
• Ability to meet attendance and punctuality standards
• Ability to learn rapidly and perform multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are

important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes :

• Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid Holidays
• 8 weeks paid paternal Leave
• Education assistance
• Community giving through matching donations

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, ge netic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre -employment background screen & confirm eligibility to work in the U.

S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, / & view our Right to Work Statement, / .

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Last updated : 2024-05-23