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 looking for Skilled Production Associates to join our team. We are passionate about what we do and work hard at it. We are looking for a team player who will contribute not only to our team’s production, but to our culture as a whole.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with matching
- Vacation & Personal Days
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Premium Discount & Wellness Bank Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Learn and operate all production equipment
· Will perform necessary quality, seal, date and weight checks
· Fill out all required production records completely and properly
· Relieve all positions as needed during vacations, sickness, or for other reasons
· Responsible for maintaining the highest quality standards
· Will strive to always improve overall equipment effectiveness
· Perform preventative maintenance, make adjustments, and trouble shoot production equipment
· All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· Must be willing to cross train and perform other duties as assigned
· Must have good training abilities, be highly motivated, work well with others, and possess good communication skills
· Working knowledge of entire production area
· Must be able to lift 80lbs on a regular basis
· Must have an aptitude to learn along with the willingness to receive continuous training
· Must be flexible and willing to work varying hours
Days/Hours:
· Normally a Five-day work week
· Multiple Shifts Available: 2nd shift and 3rd shift opportunities
· Overtime will be required
· Days and Hours may vary dependent on current production demands
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.
Skills Required
- Willingness to cross-train and perform other duties as assigned
- Good training abilities, highly motivated, strong teamwork and communication skills
- Working knowledge of entire production area
- Ability to lift 80 lbs on a regular basis
- Aptitude to learn and willingness to receive continuous training
- Flexible and willing to work varying hours, 2nd/3rd shifts and required overtime
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance, make adjustments, and troubleshoot production equipment
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!
