Reach Operator

Job Opportunity at Meadow Gold Dairy

Meadow Gold Dairy in Salt Lake City, UT, is hiring for an adaptable Lin Puller/Reach Operator.

The employee must be able to lift 50 lbs and operate a reach truck, forklift, and riding jacks. Responsibilities include cleaning assigned sections and operating palletizer machines. The employee will ensure pallets are placed in the correct locations and maintain the required pallets-per-minute rate. They must follow proper rotation practices and perform any additional duties assigned by management.

The employee will be scheduled to load on Fridays but may be asked to cover reach operations depending on staffing levels for the day ALL TASKS DEEMED NECESSARY BY MANAGEMENT. Other relevant duties as.

Meadow Gold 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 we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm owners.

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!

Schedule:

Mon & Tues 6am-4pm, Thurs & Fri: 2pm-12am, Off: Sun, Wed, Sat

Compensation:

$25.65/hour.

+ $0.50/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am.

$28.50 after successfully completing the 90 days Probation period.

Benefits:

• Union pension plan - fully funded by the employer.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits - company pays 80% of the premium.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Experience safely operating reach trucks, forklifts, and riding pallet jacks.
• Ability to operate palletizer machinery.
• Ability to maintain required production rates and meet performance expectations.
• Knowledge of proper product rotation and pallet placement procedures.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Ability to follow company safety procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Ability to work independently and perform additional duties as assigned by management.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans