Position Overview

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a cooperative owned by over 12,500 family farmers dedicated to dairy marketing. The DFA Bruce facility is part of the Ingredient Solutions Division, which specializes in producing dairy-based ingredients and innovative flavor solutions for the food manufacturing and service sectors. Our Ingredient Solutions team is capable of creating a wide range of high-quality products, from cheese to custom formulations and cutting-edge dairy ingredients. We are committed to delivering the goodness of dairy and enhancing our communities.

DFA provides comprehensive health insurance options for all employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield, which includes FSA/HSA, Virtual Care, Surgery Resources, and Diabetes Care. Additional benefits include Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, Life Insurance, and a 401K plan with company matching.

Employees at DFA are eligible for vacation benefits starting on the first day of the month following their hire date, with up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation time available.

Current Opening

We are currently seeking a Night Production Operator. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. This role operates on a 2-2-3 schedule from 4:20 PM to 4:30 AM, with a competitive pay rate of $23.30 per hour plus an additional $1.50 shift premium.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate in various areas of the facility, managing ingredients and finished products through measuring, batching, mixing, bagging, organizing, and stacking.
• Ensure the warehouse and production floor are well-organized.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with all state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Commit to safety, ensuring every employee leaves work in the same condition as they arrived.
• Adhere to DFA's good manufacturing practices (GMP) and comply with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
• Uphold the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Follow all DFA Quality, Safety, and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformities.
• Participate in required training, including Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• The responsibilities outlined here are intended to provide a general overview of the role and are not an exhaustive list of duties and skills required.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with precision and attention to detail.
• Dependability and reliability are essential.
• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility to work weekends or holidays as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer