UP Filler Operator

Darigold is seeking a motivated Ultra Pasteurized (UP) Filler Operator to join the team at our Caldwell plant. UP production workers must be motivated and have a desire to be members of a self-activating team that works safely and drives quality on the production line. The ideal candidates for this role excel in a fast paced, rigorous environment and thrive in a team-based work setting.

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:

- Operates Two Lane Modern Filler and jobs associated with production (Y tank CIPs, Setup)

- Ensure the machine runs at posted speeds for size and efficiency at all times

- Ability to hit targets, delivering increased output figures

- Check product to ensure correct code date and label identification

- Documents all production data clearly and accurately

- Keep supervision and maintenance informed of any mechanical issues

- Monitor and ensure product quality and maintain the product in specifications

- Responsible for maintaining and assisting in minimizing losses of packaging materials and other materials used in this job function

- Inspect the equipment prior to setting up for production, during production, during CIP and report possible mechanical deficiencies

- Must be able to complete all QA checks and documentation accurately

- Maintain a clean and safe work environment

- Ability to work with required sanitation chemicals

- Ability to utilize professional methods of communication within the Culture department to create a positive environment

- Completes PMs and other environmental tasks as assigned

- Follows all procedures in the cleanup process including GMPs

- Follow and comply with Safety and quality assurance practices

- Supports coworkers running other culture machines as needed

- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leads/supervisors/managers

What You Will Bring:

- Ability to frequently lift 55 lbs.

- Ability to stand for extended periods of time

- Ability to follow all clean up procedures

- A self-motivator with the ability to multitask

- Ability to communicate and work well with others and management

- Proven ability to maintain professionalism, while managing multiple competing tasks in a high volume, fast paced, time sensitive environment

- High level of organizational skills

- Excellent attendance and work performance

- Understanding and adherence to all GMPs

- Ability to work days off/overtime when necessary

- Excellent mechanical aptitude

- Ability to conduct business in a manner consistent with Darigold mission, values, policies and Code of Conduct

- Food background preferred, specifically dairy

- Experience in a variety of manufacturing areas, within consumer products 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. Were proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:

- Employer 401K contribution of up to 5%

- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits

- Employer paid life & disability coverage

- Paid time off and paid Holidays

- 8 weeks paid parental Leave

- Education assistance

- Community giving through matching donations

- Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program

- $1.50/hours night shift differential (where applicable)

- OT Eligible

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 .