Production - Manufacturing 2nd​/3rd Shifts

Skilled Production Associates

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  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
• 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 troubleshoot 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.