Hours & Shift
Monday-Thursday, Friday OT as needed
7:15am-5:45pm
Pay Range
$24.87 starting wage.
Job Summary
Under limited supervision, operate multiple types of dairy equipment machines used for cheese and/or whey manufacturing processes, to produce product according to company specifications, quality, and safety objectives. You will also inspect, calibrate, adjust, and troubleshoot the production equipment, and perform preventive/general maintenance, and communicate to Cheesemakers and/or Process Specialists any issues and adjustments that may be needed. A Dairy Equipment Operator must have the ability to adapt quickly to different situations, the ability to handle stressful situations well, and be team oriented.
Why Grande?
With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it visit .
Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits
- Free onsite clinics
- Free onsite fitness center
- Free healthy snacks throughout facility
- Health and wellness reimbursement program
- Associate cheese purchasing program
What you need to be considered for the role:
Required: High School or GED; Associate's degree preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience and/or training required. Prior experience working with food manufacturing equipment desirable.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
20-50lbs lifting, Climbing, Humid, Extreme Cold and Extreme Hot Temperatures.
Education
Preferred- Associates Degree or better in Dairy Science
Equal Opportunity Employer
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