Skilled Production - Manufacturing at Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. – Orrville, Ohio
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About This Position
Prairie Farms is a farmer-owned dairy cooperative, founded in 1938 by Illinois dairy farmers. It represents over 600 independent family farms and produces a wide range of dairy and food products, including milk, cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. The company is committed to quality, sustainability, and community support, with a goal of returning value to its farmer-owners and operating with integrity.
We are currently searching for multiple skilled production positions in Orrville, OH.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with matching
- Vacation & Personal Days
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Premium Discount & Wellness Bank Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
Areas of Responsibility and Expectations
- Will learn and operate all production equipment in the plant including: HTST, Cheese Cook, all filler positions and blowmold
- Will make cottage cheese as needed
- Will relieve all positions (including cooler and dock) as needed during vacations, sickness, or for other reasons
- Responsible for maintaining the highest quality of standards
- Will perform necessary quality checks, and fill out all required quality and production records completely and accurately
- Must be willing to cross trin and perform other duties as required
Skills and Abilities Required
- Must be responsible for quality work.
- Must have aptitude and ability to do mechanical fundamental and trouble shooting
- Experience within the dairy, food and beverage industry preferred.
- Must be able to able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb and crouch a majority of the day.
- Must be able to lift up to 61 pounds on a regular basis.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
Days and Hours: or Expected Work Schedule
- Typically, Monday- Friday 2:30pm until done
- Start Time may vary based on production schedule
- Saturday and Sunday as required
- Overtime required
EEO Statement
Prairie Farms Dairy Inc is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Orrville, Ohio, 44667, United States region.