Prairie Farms Dairy is looking for general plant labor, machine operators and warehouse/shipping operators. Successful candidate will be able to to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis as well as pass drug screen and background check. Previous dairy plant or food plant experience is a plus but not required. Applicant must have high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
Positions cover Monday through Saturday with one day off during the week. Opening is for 2nd/3rd shift.
Depending on the position:
- You may need to work in cold temperatures the entire shift.
- You will be walking or standing the entire shift
- Most include lifting or dragging heavy product for some distance
This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success.
In return, Prairie Farms; will offer:
Competitive compensation
- Defined pension benefits
- Vacation/Personal/Holidays
- Top Tier Health Insurance
- 401K
- Health Spending Account
- Night shift premium
- Life Insurance
- uniforms
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.
Skills Required
- Able to lift 50 lbs regularly
- Pass drug screen and background check
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to read and write English and perform basic math
- Able to work 2nd/3rd shift and Monday through Saturday schedule
- Able to walk or stand entire shift
- Ability to lift or drag heavy product for distance
- Ability to work in cold temperatures (depending on position)
- Previous dairy or food plant experience
What We Do
Drink Local With Prairie Farms Dairy Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful dairy cooperatives operating in the Midwest and the South. Elements of the cooperative include over 500 farm families, 7,000 associates, 48 manufacturing plants, 100+ distribution facilities, and annual sales of over $4.6 billion. Prairie Farms is a nationally recognized leader in the dairy industry known for milk flavor innovations and producing award-winning milk, cheese, ice cream, and cultured dairy products. With headquarters in Edwardsville, Ill., the Prairie Farms distribution footprint covers over 30 percent of the United States; products are available in grocery chains, mass merchandiser stores, club stores, convenience stores, dollar stores, drug stores, schools, foodservice outlets, and warehouse distribution centers. Prairie Farms has proudly adopted the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, affirming to our customers, our consumers and the global marketplace Prairie Farms' pledge to responsible dairy production as we nourish the communities we serve. For more information about the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, go to: http://commitment.usdairy.com. Learn more about our dairy farmers and cooperative by visiting www.prairiefarms.com. And don't forget to visit our coupon page https://www.prairiefarms.com/coupons for savings on many of award-winning dairy products!
