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 currently searching for a General Laborer in Orrville, OH.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision

401 k with matching

Vacation & personal days

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness premium discount & wellness bank reimbursement program

Job description:

Days/hours: Typically, Monday thru Friday

Start time will vary based on production schedule

Saturday and Sunday as required with days off during the week, not guaranteed consecutive days off

Saturdays and Sundays will be required during ice cream season

Schedule (days and hours) are subject to change with seasonal volume

*Will work in the fluid and culture department on a seasonal basis

Overview:

The Production Clean-up position is in our sanitation department. This is responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through completing proper cleanup and sanitation tasks by following regulatory standards, ensuring the products and are both clean and sanitized.

Areas of Responsibility and Expectations:

Perform basic housekeeping including sanitation of production equipment and facilities including floors, walls, ceiling, air vents, lights, etc.

Complete basic preventative maintenance of gaskets, seals, o rings, plates, etc., on all product contact surfaces as needed by the Master Sanitation Schedule.

Complete record keeping items such as, but not limited to, identifying proper cleaning cycle times, temperatures, chemical concentrations, flow and pressure on Citec trend screens.

Test and record cleaning processes and sanitizer concentrations.

Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.

Analyze process data and equipment performance data to troubleshoot and improve quality.

Utilize continuous improvement mindset, asset in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.

Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

Preform other duties as assigned.

Skills and abilities required:

Must be responsible for quality work.

Must have aptitude and ability to do mechanical fundamental and trouble shooting.

Experience within the dairy, food and beverage industry preferred.

Must be able to lift up to 61 points on a regular basis.

Must be able to work in a wet environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Education and experience: High school diploma or GED preferred; or one or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Das and hours: or expected work schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday. Start times vary upon position.

Start time may vary based on production schedule.

Saturdays and Sundays will be required with days off during the week, not guaranteed consecutiv

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