Computer Operator jobs in Pittsfield, MA

Description

We aren't just yogurt on a mission; we are people on a mission.

Stonyfield Organic, siggi's, Brown Cow and Green Mountain are brands of Lactalis US Yogurt. The Lactalis Group is the #1 dairy company in the world with over 85,000 employees in 94 countries.

The company has not forgotten the mission of its founder and remains committed to offering high-quality and delicious dairy products that bring families together around the world.

At Lactalis US, we use local milk at each of our production facilities to make the products you know and love. We approach our work with an entrepreneurial spirit and love of dairy akin to the spirit of our founder.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a Processing Operator at our Lactalis US Yogurt Plant in Brattleboro!

Salary Description

mid to high 20's / HR plus 10-15%shift differential

Schedule

3 Days / 4 Days - 12 Hour Shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Operate the assigned equipment to manufacturers and quality assurance specifications, supplying the filling and packaging equipment with product as scheduled and in compliance with all governmental regulations and corporate policies.
• Previous experience in a food processing facility preferred.

Requirements

• Must be able to operate processing equipment, adhering to all quality assurance, productivity, OSHA, and safety standards.
• Must be able to assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning / sanitizing and operating per manufacturer's instructions.
• Must monitor and control all temperatures, pressures, and flow of product throughout the processing cycle in accordance with established quality assurance standards.
• Must adhere to established testing procedures and provide required samples to laboratory for appraisal prior to all finished products being packaged.

SQF Requirements

• Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Required to wear food safety / sanitation clothing.
• This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, and stretch and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Must have the ability to write simple correspondence and complete manufacturing documentation completely.

Ability to effectively present information to other employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY : To apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, and stretch and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and smell.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must have full range of body motion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions.
• The employee will be required to use all personal protective equipment provided by the company in compliance with OSHA regulations.

MISCELLANEOUS :

• Must be able to work with others.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Must be able to organize work.
• Must be able to maintain good relations with co-workers.
• Must maintain professional attitude.
• Must show courtesy to co-workers, customers, relatives of employees, and others with whom contact occurs.
• Any other duties assigned by management.
• The candidate must pass a company pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Last updated : 2024-04-22