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Seasonal Machine Operator - Manufacturing

Dairy Farmers of America
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 30 May 2025

About the role


JOB SUMMARY
Swiss Premium Dairy has immediate job openings for well-versed machine operators to perform an array of
functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while
troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. Machine operators will be responsible for
processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and
communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.


Swiss Premium Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing
cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the
wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of
dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known
and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and
we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our
family farm-owners. At Swiss Premium Dairy, we create milk, tea and juice and are proud to
provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.


By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an
incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – COME JOIN US!

OUR MACHINE OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION MAKE:
• $27.41

SCHEDULE: Rotating


BENEFITS:
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers,
common fractions and decimal
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and
holidays

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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