Wash Operator - 2nd Shift

OUR ORGANIZATION:

Dairy One Cooperative exists to help farms and members of the agricultural community succeed. We turn data into key decision-making information that is utilized to develop sound business decisions focused on enhancing profitability and operational efficiency. Our staff works diligently to provide leading-edge, decision-making tools and information to the agricultural community we serve. We strive to be a trusted, value-added business partner to our members and stakeholders.

Dairy One Cooperative is based in Ithaca, NY. We serve approximately 2500 dairy farm members throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. Our dedicated staff of over 250 employees stand ready to assist our members and customers each day.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Wash Operator is an entry level position. The mission of Dairy Ones Wash Operations Team is to provide clean, dry, serviceable milk sampling vials to our field technicians 6 days per week. If you are the type of person that likes to meet or beat target goal quantities and times, then these fast-paced, high-volume throughput, iterative tasks may be for you. Wash Operators will be tasked with operating high throughput dish washers, port and storage of clean, dry vials, and ensuring a continual supply of vials are available to use. Focus will be on achieving production and turnaround time standards in a safe manner. Work will be performed under supervision. Examples of duties performed include washing milk sample vials, drying milk sample vials, and maintaining a clean and continual work flow.

This position has the opportunity to work either a shift of:

Monday to Friday, from 2:30pm to 11:00pm or Monday to Friday, from 12:00pm to 8:30 pm EST.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a facility where there is exposure to some chemicals and occasional exposure to noise. The use of protective safety equipment may be required.

MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS:

Close mental and visual attention required for controlling machines or processes at a rapid pace requiring coordination.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Constantly uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; and performs repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists. Regularly stands, walks, and reaches with arms and/or hands. Occasionally stoops, crouches, and bends. Ability to occasionally lift to 30 pounds.