• Job Description

  Req#: BLEND003972

  Why you will love working at Maola:

  • Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
  • Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
  • We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
  • Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Follows mix batching schedule and ensures that all raw batching is completed in accordance to formulation and standards. Batch sheets will be the source of the formulation for all mixes.
  • Closely monitors the dairy production process and follows Standard Operating Procedures for batching and processing products. Monitors fats, total solids, allergen, cryoscopy and other related items as they associate with processing dairy products; reports any deficiencies.
  • Ensure that all pre-operational, system start-up, and in-process monitoring activities are completed in accordance with the HACCP Plan.
  • Operates and monitors blending equipment, making adjusts when necessary, and performs troubleshooting with ability to resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
  • Ensures that all food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures are strictly adhered to during the blending process.
  • Maintains compliance and ensure that all raw ingredients and materials are handled in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, internal food safety requirements, and organic requirements and in accordance with regulatory standards that are established by GMP, OSHA, FDA, WDATCP and USDA.
  • Maintain communication and cooperation with other employees, supervisors/managers, and departments; notify appropriate personnel of any issues or concerns that may reduce efficiency and/or quality of production.
  • Properly conduct and document the system verification and monitoring activities of the operation of blending equipment. Accurately prepare and maintain batch records, and all area paperwork, along with legal charts and documents.
  • Maintain sanitation of equipment including CIP/SIP & hand cleaning; Responsible for general housekeeping to ensure a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Prior experience in food manufacturing with blending/mixing equipment preferred.

  COMPETENCIES:

  • Communication
    • Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written,
      visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered
      appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
  • Accountability
    • Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
    • Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
  • Customer Focused
    • Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
    • Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer
      requirements and striving for exceptional service.
  • Initiative
    • Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
    • Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
  • Problem-Solving
    • Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
    • Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
  • Collaboration
    • Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that
      collective goals are met.
    • Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and
      valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

  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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds. It also requires reaching and handling dairy products and pushing and pulling stacks of products weighing up to 200lbs.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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.
  • Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

  Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders 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.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

  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.

• About the company

  Carolina Farm Credit is one of the largest lending cooperatives in the Southeast. CFC serves 54 Western & Piedmont counties of NC from 32 local offices .

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