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Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers

Material Handler

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600


SHIFT: 3rd

HOURS: 8:00PM-4:30AM = Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

HOURLY PAY= $17 PER HOUR

Why you will love working at Maola: Owned by a cooperative of family farmers who are passionate about cultivating sustainable dairy goodness and bottling fresh Maola brand milk and dairy products. 100+ years of dedicated stability and growth across 11 states. Competitive pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Time Off Provisions, and more, available no later than one month after hire. Our employees are an integral part of who we are - what you do and what you think matters.

JOB SUMMARY:

Supports production needs by setting up, adjusting, and operating bottle handling equipment, labelers and video jets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•Maintains clean work area and equipment.

•Checks bottles for proper code and label when a change-over takes place.

•Monitors the Alpine: clears jams and reroutes jugs as needed.

•Maintains jug supply and storage; communicates with supervisor regarding bottle trailer needs.

•Keeps machines running to the bagging machine

•Operates bagging machine when production is down.

•Communicates with lead person or supervisor when issues arise.

•Assists Maintenance when equipment is down.

•Follows all Safety Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

•Fills out proper documentation required by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Willing to work overtime and weekends occasionally. Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing this position will require lifting up to 50 pounds and pulling up to 200 pounds. Ability to work in and adjust to fluctuating temperatures in work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.

Maola Local Dairies, owned by the farmers of Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA), sustainably produces a full suite of nutritious dairy products through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)