Position Overview

The Dairy Plant Worker will be expected to assist in inventory management, collaborating with team members to meet daily production goals and deadlines, and follow all safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe working environment, and other tasks assigned by management.

________________________________________Key Responsibilities

The Dairy Plant Worker shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Perform any combination of the following tasks in dairy:

• Scrubbing pipe fittings and machines with chemical solution, using brush.

• Dismantling and reassembling machine.

• Attaching pipes and fittings to machines, using wrenches.

• Opening containers and bas and dumps various ingredients into machine hoppers.

• Starting and stopping machines and equipment.

• Loading cartons into machines.

• Performing minor adjustments to machines as needed to maintain operation.

• Climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, twisting, turning, and moving objects above and below the head, and walking continually to perform job functions.

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Required Qualifications

• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.

• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.

• Minimum age: 18

• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work well with others.

• Ability to work in a safe and clean environment.

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to fill out daily reports.

• Must be able to perform basic mathematics.

Required Soft Skills:

• Coachable and willing to learn.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work area in an efficient manner.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

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Competency

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.

• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.

• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.

________________________________________Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand/walk on your feet constantly during your shift.

• Must be able to repetitively lift up to 50 to 75 lbs.

• Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of your surroundings.

• Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.

• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder.

• Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts.

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About Hiland Dairy – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

Hiland Dairy was founded in 1938 in Springfield, Missouri, by two men and fifty cows. From its modest beginnings, it grew steadily into a major farmer-owned dairy company serving much of the Midwest and South. By the mid-1940s, Hiland had added its first production plant and distribution center, expanding beyond milk into products like ice cream and butter. In 1955, the company joined the Quality Chekd organization, reinforcing its dedication to top processing standards.

Through the late 20th century, Hiland expanded by acquiring regional dairies across Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas, increasing its reach and product diversity. Today, its offerings include milk, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, dips, cheese, juice, and iced tea.

Still farmer-owned, Hiland emphasizes freshness by sourcing milk from nearby farms. The company also invests in sustainability initiatives and community engagement, remaining rooted in its founding values of quality, integrity, and local commitment.

Our Mission:

Hiland will continually strive to provide high quality products that our customers desire at a competitive price. This goal will be accomplished by the following:

• Being better than we have to be — setting high standards in performance and quality control and meeting or exceeding those marks.

• Doing what is right — treating our greatest asset, our people, with dignity and respect. Attracting and retaining high quality people by providing competitive compensation and continually training and upgrading the skills of our people.

• Provide a reasonable return to our owners — by keeping pace with the market in all areas of our business.

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EEO Statement

Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC 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.

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