Mixmaker/Separator Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

. Produce in-specification product by following procedures and operating standardization equipment .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeLuana • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food manufacturing processes, including adherence to safety, sanitation, and quality policies. Proficient in following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production and equipment maintenance while ensuring product specifications are met.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Food Manufacturing ExperienceStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Ingredient Addition and TestingSafety and Sanitation ComplianceBasic Math Skills

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Hard Skills

Production Yield CalculationBlend Recipes and FormulasIn-Process AdjustmentsCIP Records CompletionHomogenization Techniques

Soft Skills

Good AttendanceAbility to Work IndependentlyEffective Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Standardization EquipmentPackaging Line Equipment

Industry Keywords

GMPSSOPDairy ManufacturingFood SafetyQuality Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce in-specification product by following procedures and operating standardization equipment
Assist on the packaging line as needed
Make Cream Cheese Mix as production dictates
Follow safety, sanitation, GMP, quality policies, and manufacturing procedures
Follow blend recipes, formulas, SOPs, and SSOPs for separation, blending, ingredient addition, and homogenization
Complete required pre-startup sanitary requirements
Ensure proper ingredient addition and in-process testing
Make in-process adjustments to maintain product specifications
Maintain product yield targets
Notify department management of deviations that could cause product failure
Maintain cream cheese standardization equipment and work environment safely and effectively
Verify standardization equipment operation according to SOPs
Complete production and CIP records accurately
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent skills by experience
Previous dairy or food manufacturing experience preferred
Basic math skills to calculate production yields and understand weights and measures
Demonstrated and documented safe working habits
Good attendance
Ability to read, interpret, understand, and verbally communicate in English
Ability to read, interpret, and understand written and oral directions
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods
Ability to repetitively use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms
Ability to push, pull, and move up to 100 pounds
Ability to physically lift up to 50 pounds
Visual acuity to review written documentation
Ability to hear and understand speech
Ability to work around loud noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and heat/cold temperature changes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple low cost & deductible health plans to choose from
Dental & Vision Insurance
FSA and HSA options
80 hours PTO your first year
No cost, virtual health programs (cardiovascular & physical therapy)
Company paid for short term disability and life insurance
LTD available
Company supplied uniforms
Company paid training
Paid lunch breaks
Up to 15% company contributions into employee retirement account, no matching required
Employee morale program (holiday meals, gift drawings, discount cheese products, etc.)