Operator, Butter Packaging

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world.

At our Visalia plant, equipped with the largest single evaporator-dryer in North America, we manufacture milk powder, butter, and AMF. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offercompetitive payandincentive programsdesigned to recognize and reward your contributions.Competitive medical,dental, and vision benefits,generous paid time off, sick days & holidays,retirement plansdesigned to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on yourpersonal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

The machine operator runs the butter packaging machines. They must follow all USDA, GMP, and safety regulations as well as CDI’s own standards of excellence. Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.

Essential Functions

• Set up all equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Check and verify all codes, labels, weights and packaging.
• Must be able to train personnel in all facets of butter packaging.
• Must be able to verify that the correct product is being packaged within specifications.
• Must be able to read a computer printout and follow a designated schedule.
• Must notify supervisor in the event that standards are not met.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area.
• Assist with break and lunch relief as needed.
• Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
• Follow all company Policies, such as but not limited to:
  Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Foods (SQF), and Safety Rules and procedures.
• Required to climb stairs, ladders and work in confined spaced.
• Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 30 degrees F to 130 degrees
  
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• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.
• Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly.
• Responsible for keeping all floors, walls, machines, and pipes clean.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work in a quick and efficient manner.
• Must be able to read and understand all company rules and GMP’s.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must be able to work well with other people.
• Basic computation skills.
• Has demonstrated the ability to run equipment efficiently.
• Must have the ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum one month of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

English is required as the written and spoken language. Proficient in verbal and written communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator…