Warehouse Operator

Darigold is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operator to join the team at our Bozeman Plant. The Plant operates several different types of bottling equipment, as well as associated boxing, casing, and palletizing equipment. The duties described for this position cover several different positions because this is an entry level position and not specific for one position. This position is covered by a union contract, which requires the selected applicant to join the union and pay dues.

Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume, and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year. Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

What You Will Do:

• Cross training across several different jobs to offer flexibility and a greater understanding of the overall operation
• All positions require some cleaning duties and therefore involve working with water and chemicals
• Position may also require the use of motorized pallet jacks
• Operates the Box Former as needed
• Pulls packaging for production
• All positions require the employee to be on their feet, there is some mobility with all positions that allow the employee to walk around some, as well as bending and twisting to perform different tasks
• Some lifting is required, up to 70 pounds
• Reporting of any food safety or quality issues

What You Will Bring:

• Previous experience with pallet jacks and/or forklifts
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally
• Proven work history to work safe, efficient, and be dependable
• Previous production experience in a food manufacturing plant
• High School education or equivalent is preferred
• Most employees are currently working (4) 10 hour shifts, weekend and night work schedules are possible and very likely
• Ability to work night or day shift, weekends, holidays, and over time as needed

Benefits of Working at Darigold:

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:

Specific contract per location:

• Health and Wellness benefits
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) / Spanish (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf) & view our Right to Work Statement, English (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/WebBPPOSTERRtoWEnglishversion.pdf) / Spanish (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/WebBPPOSTERRtoWSpanishversion.pdf).

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