Manufacturing Production Operator

Job Description

UPDATED

MARCH 4, 2024

One of Iowa's most iconic companies, with nearly a 100 year history of producing amazing food 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.

Minimum REQUIREMENTS include the following:

You must be legally authorized to work in the USA. AE Dairy does NOT sponsor work visas.

You must be able to read, write and communicate in ENGLISH.

You must have a High School Diploma or GED.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS A DRUG TEST!

You must successfully pass a pre-employment physical, lifting/ physical capacity test and a background check. The reputation of our company is very important and we expect our employees to be the same.

All applications for employment and resumes must be truthful and verifiable. Any falsification of information submitted is grounds for immediate disqualification.

You must have some mechanical aptitude and/or a strong willingness to learn.

You are subject to a sixty (60) day probationary period.

WEEKLY PAYCHECKS.

GREAT BENEFITS (BC/BS, DELTA DENTAL, PENSION, 401K, HOLIDAYS, AD/D AND LIFE INSURANCE)

The key responsibilities include (but not limited to the following):

• Operate, changeover, and clean all paper fillers, gallon plastic fillers, 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.

• Clean-up in the cottage cheese department.

• Learn all the jobs in the case room including case washer operation and clean-up.

• Learn all the jobs in the cooler input and loadout.

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

• Forklift operation.

The majority of our job openings in the plant and distribution facilities are General Utility Operators. These job opening typically work a swing shift (all shifts). Word schedule(s) could vary from week-to-week and could include weekends. Due to seniority rights outlined in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with our union, the vast majority of new employees will be scheduled for 2nd or 3rd shift.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) will be taught and a strong commitment to quality control is a required.

WHEN APPLYING PLEASE PROVIDE A RESUME OR PROFILE THAT INCLUDES WORK HISTORY, SKILLS EXPERIENCE, ETC. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WILL EXCLUDE YOU FROM GETTING AN INTERVIEW.

Anderson Erickson Dairy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.Company Description

Anderson Erickson Dairy is family owned company and has been in business for nearly a century. We pride ourselves on being a home-grown Iowa company with roots that run deep in the local community. Great product, great people and ridiculously high standards. To learn more about Anderson Erickson Dairy please visit