Machine Operator-Flex

3/28/2026

The primary role involves performing multiple job duties across the facility based on departmental needs and production fluctuations, requiring the maintenance of job knowledge across assigned areas. Employees must immediately report any food safety or quality issues and ensure compliance with all required certifications and regulations.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners. As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more. We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA. We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions. At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

About the Role

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform multiple job duties and responsibilities depending on department vacancies.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintain a working knowledge of jobs within assigned department and across the facility

· Perform all duties assigned throughout the facility caused by production fluctuations and requirements

· Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately

· Obtain and maintain all certifications and licenses required

· Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

· Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred

· Production or general work experienced preferred

· Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Able to follow directions and carry out instructions

· Able to effectively work in a team environment

· Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

· Able to work in a fast-paced environment

· Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

· Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Key Skills

Follow DirectionsTeamworkRecord KeepingFast-Paced EnvironmentBasic MathRead EnglishWrite EnglishSpeak EnglishFood SafetyFood QualityCertifications Maintenance