Separator Operator - Night Shift

Darigold is seeking a motivated and experienced Separator Operator to join the team at our Jerome Plant. This position operates HTST units, separators and membrane units and may receive Bulk Milk shipments. This position is to follow safety procedures to ensure milk standardization equipment is operating correctly. Our plants create nutritious products 24/7, 365 days a year. This is a full-time hourly position.

Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year. Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

What You Will Do:

• Perform frequent test on milk and butterfat test on cream as needed.
• Record and analyze test results, modify operation of equipment in response to test results.
• CIP (Clean In Place) equipment as needed.
• Document all operations as required.
• Perform Operator Maintenance as required.
• Assist in training of new personnel.
• Minimize water usage and the generation of wastewater within the scope of the position.
• Follow all General Manufacturing Practices and work in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements.

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 1 year of production experience is preferred.
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Processes.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs frequently.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make decisions on equipment operations based on test data.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Able and willing to work 12 hour shifts.
• Previous separator / dairy experience is 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:

• 401K with competitive employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid paternal leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance Program
• $1.50/hour night shift differential (where applicable)

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, genetic 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, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

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