Production Support

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

Large food manufacturer seeks applicants for production/sanitation areas.  General Labor openings may include the followingProduction Support- Glass Inspector, Production Support- Bag Room, Production Support- Pally Loader or Sanitation Specialist.    All qualified, responsible applicants are encouraged to apply. We offer a competitive salary and generous paid time off.   Must be able to work, weekends and Holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unloading, sorting, and loading the empty milk crates that are coming and going from deliveries and the warehouse. 
• Setting up, operating, and cleaning equipment that processes Dairy and Non-dairy products. ​
• Performing all required operating procedures. 
• Sorting and bagging the empty plastic containers.
• Introductory machine operating/trouble shooting.
• Load the bags onto a truck with a dolly.  
• Unbag bottles if/when we run low to be transported to other departments in the facility. 

• Maintain area cleanliness, reports leaking or out of spec product and participate in waste reduction efforts
• Operate Pally loader and solves minor issues with machine.
• Putting in carts and trays for pally building, corrects incoming bottle orientation, ensures out feed of assembled pallys.
• Maintain production schedule, meeting order expectations and monitoring variances.
• Maintain tidiness, and sanitation inside and outside the facility as needed.
• Maintain and follow set of checklists Production Support Roles, Sanitation Roles
• Follow all Safety requirements to include, Housekeeping, Lock Out/Tag Out, PPE and engage in facility safety efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, NYSDA, PMO, FDA, and assist in maintaining SQF readiness, and HACCP.

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

• No Experience required
• 1-3 years physical labor/janitorial experience preferred.

Expectations:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and physical/drug screen
• Performs reasonable job-related tasks as requested.
• Meets departmental productivity standards.
• Actively participates in Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Adheres to Company Policy and Procedures.
• Ability to meet qualification card training plans.
• Perform all job duties in a safe and compliant manner.
• Operate in varied temperature ranges.
• Ability to be flexible within the work area to operate various production equipment.

Ability to keep up with physical demands of position such as, stand/walk for long periods of time, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting and pulling.

• Engages in open communication with a growth mindset, maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.

Pay:$18 - 20/hr. 

* The salary range listed for this position represents the good faith and reasonable minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting.  Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, training, knowledge, education, and overall qualifications.  The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.