General Labor

Job Description

Job Description

As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk® brands.

Large food manufacturer seeks applicants for the production/cooler areas.  Job may entail operating a filling or packaging machine, working in a cold warehouse placing, sorting, pulling and/or loading dairy products onto trailers. 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.

Role & Responsibilities:

• General labor duties along with other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Ability to work in an environment with cold temperatures, noise and uneven walking surfaces.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ensure safety precautions are always taken during operation of equipment.
• Understanding of the importance of safety, teamwork, communication and good attendance.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time, perceive distance and distinguish color.
• Ability to handle intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as stooping, bending, climbing and lifting material or equipment.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and physical/drug screen

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be available to work all hours (all shifts) as well as weekends and holidays.
• Ability to meet company policy for attendance and work schedule requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous manufacturing and/or warehousing experience is preferred but not required.

EXCELLENT WAGE & BENEFITS!

• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Personal time
• Company supplied uniforms and boots
• Employees enjoy a  LOW cost share on healthcare premiums .

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay: $24.20-$25.30/hr. 

*The hourly rate as indicated in the CBA.  The posted pay rate 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, 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.