Plant Production Worker CDL-A

Description

One of Iowa's most iconic companies, with nearly a century of producing amazing dairy products, is looking to hire smart, hard-working and dependable employees who are seeking a career… not just a job.

We are willing to train you! Experience in a manufacturing, food manufacturing or food distribution environment preferred but not necessary. We have outstanding opportunities in our production and distribution facilities in Des Moines, IA.

• You must be legally authorized to work in the USA.

• You must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.

• You must be able to effectively communicate in ENGLISH (reading, writing and verbal).

• You must possess excellent mechanical aptitude and a strong willingness to learn.

• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds on a regular basis (floor to waist or waist to overhead) and push/ pull nine-hundred-pound wheeled carts of dairy product.

• Must be able to climb ladders, bend, twist, squat or stand for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to work in refrigerated (36°- 40°F) work environments for extended period of times when needed.

• Must possess strong mathematics and analytical skills.

• Must be quality focused.

• Must be detail oriented.

• Must be a team player.

• Must have a Class A CDL.

• Operate, changeover, and clean all paper fillers, gallon plastic fillers, ½ gallon plastic, and 12-oz filler.

• Run and clean all the fillers, lines, and tanks in the cultured products area.

• Cook, cut, manufacture, cream and package cottage cheese and cultured products.

• Perform housekeeping and sanitation tasks.

• Learn all the jobs in the case room including case washer operation and proper housekeeping procedures.

• Learn the start-up and running of all the plastic blow molds [gallon and ½ gallon], the bagging equipment and the debagging equipment.

• Forklift operation.

• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SQF guidelines.

• Assist with moving trailers back and forth between plant and cooler warehouse as needed.

• Competitive wage per collective bargaining agreement ($30.55 per hour plus financial incentives for qualifications)

• Shift Differentials

• Weekly paychecks.

• Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield) and dental (Delta) insurance starting the 1st of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.

• Defined benefit pension plan (Central States).

• Company provided life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (additional coverage available for purchase).

• 401K (Principal).

• Paid Holidays.

• Annual boot allowance.

• Company provided uniforms.

• Enjoy delicious AE Dairy products while at work!

General Utility (Relief) Operators typically work a swing shift (ALL SHIFTS) schedule. Work schedule(s) could vary from week-to-week and could include weekends. Our Company has a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with our union. All new employees are subject to a sixty (60) day probationary period.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:
Pre-employment physical, background screening, verification of application, physical capacity testing and drug test.

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• High School or better

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