Plant Associate

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

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

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

Core Competencies

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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 maintaining a clean working environment. Proficient in performing physical labor, including lifting heavy objects and managing various chemicals while maintaining accurate records.

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High-Speed Packaging Equipment OperationSafety Protocol FamiliarityPhysical Labor CapabilityExcellent Communication SkillsRecord Keeping

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Hard Skills

Equipment AssemblyProduct TestingPressure and Temperature MonitoringLiquid and Powder Ingredient HandlingValve Operation

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAdaptability in Fast-Paced EnvironmentsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

WrenchPumpsAgitatorsConveyors

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Dairy ProcessingMilk HandlingSanitation ProceduresChemical Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate high-speed packaging equipment to process milk, cream, and other dairy products
Connect pipes between vats of 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 water through pipes and equipment
Start pumps and agitators; observe 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, or 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 milk cases
Put up milk orders from load sheets
Verify correct orders are on the right trailer
Keep the cooler properly rotated and cleaned
May perform duties as a 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 task 400–500 times a day and drag cases 50–100 feet
Must be able to work in 30-to-40-degree environments along with warm temperatures
Able to climb atop various tanks and tankers
Must be able to hear, see, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and lift every day
High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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