Production Operator - $27.74 Starting Wage

Darigold is seeking a motivated Production Operator to be part of Darigold's Rainier Avenue plant in Seattle, WA. As a member of the Operations team, the Production Operator should possess the desire and ability to contribute to the success of the plant. Our plants create nutritious products 24/7, 365 days a year - availability to work multiple shifts, including weekends and holidays a must! The ideal candidate for this role excels in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple repetitive tasks. Strong attention to details and commitment to producing high quality products is required. You should enjoy working with others to achieve team goals but have the ability to work independently without direct supervision.

What You Will Bring:

• Safe and efficient operation of an assigned machine
• Maintain an organized work area and perform ongoing cleaning tasks in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Maintain efficiency standards set for the operating area
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast paced environment
• Ability to complete multiple repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail, must be able to complete multiple and repetitive tasks, must be committed to accuracy and quality
• Work with others to achieve team goals
• Must be available for multiple shifts in a 24/7 environment
• Must maintain high attendance standards and be trusted with a high level of responsibility
• Must be capable of heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) and stand for extended periods
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, mechanical skills desirable
• Able to work all shifts, weekends and holidays

Nice to Haves:

• High school or GED
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, food processing preferred
• Mechanical skills preferred

Benefits of Working at Darigold:

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pension contribution
• Community giving through matching donations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to great dairy products
• Compensation range: $27.74-$34.68 based on contract brackets
• 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 / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

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