Machine Operator - All Shifts - Superior Dairy

As a Machine Operator, you will be expected to maintain and monitor our machines to make sure they continue to function properly. You will gain hands-on experience producing high-quality products at Superior Dairy’s manufacturing plant in Canton, Ohio. You must have a rolling understanding of how an operating machine works and will be required to conduct periodical quality checks. You will also become familiar with safety, quality, and how to be successful in a team environment.  We encourage you to allow us to invest in your success as you invest in ours; apply today!

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Low deductible health plan through Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, dental, vision, short-term disability and a $20k life insurance policy

• 401(k) with 100% match and optional voluntary life and AD&D.

• Hourly attendance bonus for perfect attendance and no tardiness, evaluated on a monthly and quarterly basis.

• Shift differentials of $.40/hr for 2nd shift and $.30/hr for 3rd shift employees.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications: 

• HS Diploma/GED 

• Must be at least 18 years of age 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future 

• Must be able to successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment contingencies 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous manufacturing and/or industrial experience 

• Additional education and/or certification in manufacturing 

Candidate Criteria: 

• Self-motivated: someone who demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision 

• Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done in a timely and safe manner 

• Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments 

• Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful 

• Commitment to working safely 

• Willingness to adhere to tobacco-free policy 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Superior Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: 

• Clean and maintain a safe work environment

• Abide by standard work procedures and job safety standards

• Effectively operate heavy industrial equipment and other related industrial equipment—when applicable

• Meet quality expectations for all output produced

• Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable

• Be on time and work all scheduled shifts

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Understand and follow all plant GMP’s and SOPs

• Perform routine quality checks

• Communicate all issues with supervisors

• Additional duties and/or projects may be assigned

Quality milk and dairy products start on the farm and continue at Superior Dairy. At MMPA, our dairy farm families work with pride and care every day to produce wholesome, nutritious dairy products. Our commitment to quality continues onto the next step, as our member milk is bottled or processed into dairy products.
MMPA bottles our milk in Canton, Ohio at MMPA’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Superior Dairy. Originally established in 1922, Superior Dairy is loyal to their Great Lakes roots while distributing their products to 44 states.

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