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Description One of Iowa's most iconic companies, with nearly a century of producing amazing dairy products, is looking to hire smart, hard-working and dependable employees who are seeking a career... not just a job. We are willing to train you Experience in a manufacturing, food manufacturing or food distribution environment preferred but not necessary. We have outstanding opportunities in our production and distribution facilities in Des Moines, IA. Minimum REQUIREMENTS are as followed: + You must be legally authorized to work in the USA. + You must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. + You must be able to effectively communicate in ENGLISH (reading, writing and verbal). + You must possess excellent mechanical aptitude and a strong willingness to learn. + Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds on a regular basis (floor to waist or waist to overhead) and push/ pull nine-hundred-pound wheeled carts of dairy product. + Must be able to climb ladders, bend, twist, squat or stand for extended periods of time. + Must be able to work in refrigerated (36u00b0- 40u00b0F) work environments for extended period of times when needed. + Must possess strong mathematic and analytical skills. + Must be quality focused. + Must be detail oriented. + Must be a team player. Job responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following: + Operate, changeover, and clean all paper fillers, gallon plastic fillers, u00bd gallon plastic, and 12-oz filler. + Run and clean all the fillers, lines, and tanks in the cultured products area. + Cook, cut, manufacture, cream and package cottage cheese and cultured products. + Perform housekeeping and sanitation tasks. + Learn all the jobs in the case room including case washer operation and proper housekeeping procedures. + Learn all the jobs in the cooler, cooler input and loadout. + Learn the start-up and running of all the plastic blow molds [gallon and u00bd gallon], the bagging equipment and the debagging equipment. + Forklift operation. + Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SQF guidelines. What AE Dairy offers our employees: + Competitive wage per collective bargaining agreement ($27.55 per hour plus financial incentives for qualifications) + Shift Differentials + Weekly paychecks. + Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield) and dental (Delta) insurance starting the 1 st of the month following thirty (30) days of employment. + Defined benefit pension plan (Central States). + Company provided life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (additional coverage available for purchase). + 401K (Principal). + Paid Holidays. + Annual boot allowance. + Company provided uniforms. + Enjoy delicious AE Dairy products while at work General Utility (Relief) Operators typically work a swing shift (ALL SHIFTS) schedule. Work schedule(s) could vary from week-to-week and could include weekends. Our Company has a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with our union, the vast majority of new employees are typically scheduled for 2nd or 3rd shift. All new employees are subject to a sixty (60) day probationary period. All offers of employment are contingent upon the following: Pre-employment physical, background screening, verification of application, physical capacity testing and drug test. Qualifications Behaviors Required + Team Player: Works well as a member of a group + Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Education Required + High School or better Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.