**Job Description** Meadow Gold Dairy has immediate job openings for well-versed **Third Shift** **Machine Operators** to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. Machine operators will be responsible for processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines. 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. **COMPENSATION** + $24.02/hr to start with an increase to $26.69 within the first year **SCHEDULES** + 10PM-6:30AM M-F + schedule subject to change to accommodate needs of business **BENEFITS:** + Union pension plan + Competitive pay + paid sick leave + yearly increases + Career growth opportunities – we promote from within! + Comprehensive healthcare benefits + Employee referral program _*_ _varies by company and governing CBAs_ **Requirements** **REQUIREMENTS:** + High school diploma or GED preferred + Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal + Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks + Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds + Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment + Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment + May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals + Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays **DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer** **Pay Range** $24.02-$26.69