Machine Operator

Job Details

Job Location:

Valley Milk, LLC - Turlock, CA 95380
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Any
Job Category:
Manufacturing

The Operator is an entry-level position designed for employees who are new to our dairy powder manufacturing facility and are beginning their training and development within Production.

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required safe work practices.
• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP requirements.
• Participate in new-hire orientation and assigned production training.
• Learn the basic flow of milk, ingredients, finished product, and production processes throughout the facility.
• Assist qualified Operators with routine production activities.
• Learn basic equipment identification, purpose, and safe operating practices.
• Perform basic production tasks under supervision and within established procedures.
• Complete required production records, checklists, and documentation accurately.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Participate in housekeeping and sanitation activities as assigned.
• Learn proper chemical awareness, PPE requirements, and Lockout/Tagout awareness.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, product quality concerns, or process deviations.
• Communicate effectively with Operators, Lead Operators, Supervisors, Maintenance, Quality, and other team members.
• Participate in shift handoffs, daily meetings, and plant training activities.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance, teamwork, and willingness to learn.
• Complete assigned training modules and demonstrate competency in required entry-level skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Plant safety orientation
• Food safety and GMPs
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Lockout/Tagout awareness
• Chemical safety awareness
• Sanitation and housekeeping expectations
• Production process overview
• Basic equipment identification
• Basic production documentation
• Quality awareness
• Allergen and contamination prevention
• Emergency procedures
• Shift communication and handoff expectations
• Basic troubleshooting awareness

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability and willingness to learn dairy powder manufacturing processes.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to complete required company training and qualification activities.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by plant operations.

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Climbing stairs and ladders as required.
• Bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Working around manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Working in areas that may be hot, cold, wet, noisy, or dusty.
• Wearing required PPE.
• Lifting and/or moving materials consistent with established job and safety requirements.