**Job Description**

**JOB SUMMARY**

Lehigh Valley Dairy has immediate job openings for well-versed machine operators to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. Machine operators will be responsible for processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.

Lehigh Valley Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and were passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Lehigh Valley Dairy we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities come join us!

**OUR MACHINE OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION MAKE:**

+ $29.12 per hour

+ Addnl $0.25/hour night shift differential

**SCHEDULE:** Shift days/hours can vary depending on the opening.

**BENEFITS:**

+ Union 401(k) with company contribution

+ Competitive pay

+ Over time after 40 hours/week

+ Shift differential

+ Meal Allowance

+ 6 paid Holidays, 5 paid Personal Days, and paid Vacation days

+ Career growth opportunities we promote from within!

+ Comprehensive healthcare benefits - $36/week

+ Service recognition and employee rewards

+ Employee referral program

+ Uniforms provided

+ Boot allowance

+ Work for dairy farm families

+ And more

**Requirements**

**REQUIREMENTS:**

+ High school diploma or GED preferred

+ Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal

+ Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks

+ Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds

+ Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

+ Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment

+ May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals

+ Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

**DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

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