Plant Associate, Cooler

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

. Operate high-speed packaging equipment to process milk, cream, and other dairy products according to specified methods and formulas .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeAnderson • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $28 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating high-speed packaging equipment for dairy products, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards. Proficient in physical labor tasks, including lifting heavy objects and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

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High-Speed Packaging Equipment OperationSafety Protocol FamiliarityPhysical Labor CapabilityExcellent Communication SkillsChemical Handling

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Hard Skills

Equipment AssemblyPressure MonitoringTemperature MonitoringProduct TestingOrder VerificationMilk ProcessingValve OperationPumping TechniquesSanitization ProceduresRecord Keeping

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAdaptabilityAttention to DetailSelf-MotivationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

WrenchAgitatorsPumpsConveyorsValvesFittingsTemperature GaugesPressure GaugesLoad-Off SheetsMilk Trailers

Certifications & Qualifications

State Board of Health LicenseLocal Government Unit License

Industry Keywords

Dairy ProcessingPackaging OperationsFood SafetyQuality ControlPhysical Labor Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate high-speed packaging equipment to process milk, cream, and other dairy products according to specified methods and formulas
Connect pipes between vats and processing equipment as needed
Assemble fittings, valves, bowls, plates, impeller shafts, and other equipment parts using a wrench
Turn valves to pump products and sanitize and rinse pipes and equipment
Start pumps and agitators; monitor pressure and temperature gauges
Open vat equipment valves to fill and stir products in tanks
Pump or pour specified amounts of liquid or powder ingredients into vats to produce dairy products such as buttermilk, chocolate milk, and ice cream
Test products for acidity at various processing stages
Record specified time, temperature, pressure, and volume readings
Load and unload milk trailers
Drag full milk cases onto conveyors and unload empty cases onto conveyors
Put up milk orders using load-off sheets
Verify correct orders are on the correct trailer
Keep the cooler properly rotated and cleaned
May be designated as a by-products operator, mix maker, pasteurizer operator, separator operator, or filling operator

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical labor
Familiarity with safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment and reduce the risk of accidents
Ability to handle various chemicals
Ability to work well with others
Ability to work in a safe and clean manner
Ability to fill out daily reports
Ability to work without direct supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
Must be able to drug up to six cases of product at a time with a metal hook weighing approximately 165–230 pounds
Must be able to perform this 400–500 times a day and drag cases 50–100 feet
Must be able to work in 30-to-40-degree environments and warm temperatures
Able to climb atop various tanks and tankers
Must be able to hear, see, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and lift every day
May be required to hold a license from the State Board of Health and Local Government Unit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
FSA
Thrift profit sharing
Overtime when needed