Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

General

• Performs a variety of duties in loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near plant, yard, or work site
• Responsible for picking orders, palletizing, loading and unloading products and/or cases
• Work anywhere in the Loadout/Freezer/Cooler areas that may be assigned
• Responsible for keeping accurate records on load sheets, inventory sheets, and scrap sheets
• Report any mechanical problems or product/packaging issues
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices

Night Order Picker/Loader

• Responsible for picking orders, palletizing, loading and unloading products and/or cases
• Works anywhere in the Loadout/Freezer/Cooler areas that may be assigned
• Responsible for picking products for customer orders
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment
• May use hand-held tracking device
• Mark the paperwork properly when making adjustments for product shortages
• Keep accurate records on load sheets, inventory sheets, scrap sheets
• Ensure proper code date rotation
• Report any mechanical problems or product/packaging issues
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area

Operator

• Responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through the operation of the filler of various product families following regulatory standards, ensuring the product is clean and sterile.
• Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line.
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.
• Make adjustments to filler timing and filling, & check mat as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.
• Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
• Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run.
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Filler Operator, 3rd Shift

• Ensure optimum quality products through the operation of the filler of various product families following regulatory standards.
• Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line.
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.
• Make adjustments to filler timing and filling, & check mat as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.
• Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
• Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run.
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Document all required information in accordance with SOP’s.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
• Utilize continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices, including wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs, and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Filler Operator – 3rd Shift

Network Engineer

• Install, configure, and maintain approved network hardware, software, and structured cabling systems across Prairie Farms facilities.
• Maintains structured cabling systems, telecom systems, WAN, LAN, Cellular, Wireless Networks and local Internet, remote access, VPNs, and connectivity protocols.
• Implement predetermined telecom/network software and hardware modifications with minimal downtime.
• Establish source device profiles, environments, directories, and access protocols aligned with Prairie Farms security standards.
• Support Fortinet firewall configurations, network segmentation, and access controls at assigned locations.
• Partner with System Administrators at various levels on site deployments, domain migrations, and virtualization-related networking tasks as directed.
• Monitor installed network and telecom equipment health to ensure optimal uptime and performance.
• Provide escalation support for connectivity or related network/communication issues for user community.
• Assist in proactive capacity planning for network upgrades and business growth.
• Collaborate with IT Help Desk teams (Tier 1-3) to streamline operations and response processes.
• Support implementation of network perimeter security controls including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection.
• Enforce network access controls, authentication protocols, and Forti Authenticator MFA for remote access users.
• Assist with firewall firmware testing and updating schedules across all locations.
• Document network configurations and maintain accurate records of all changes.
• Travel to Prairie Farms office, plant, branch, and distribution locations for project work and process review.

QA Engineer

• Performs laboratory tests or other laboratory work using conventional and computerized machines and work aids.
• Performs laboratory work and tests according to prescribed standards.
• Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.
• The QA Tech is responsible for efficiently and accurately performing tasks related to the testing of product, setting of samples.
• Familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items.
• Perform of microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required.
• Involvement in product weight control, antibiotic testing, lab equipment maintenance and calibration and lab sanitation.
• Maintain communication with other departments and employees as to notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict production.
• Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines.
• Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Quality Assurance Technician

Sales

• Loading, ordering, delivering, product accounting and other functions involved in servicing customers
• Deliver product to customers efficiently, timely, courteously, and accurately
• Ensure sufficient route inventory levels to meet customer demands
• Submit all customer paperwork and deposits daily
• Maintain proper handheld records for all accounts
• Load or unload cases of product manually onto and off the truck
• Ensure load is properly secured
• Collect empty cases
• Stock and/or rotate product on shelves or in cold room
• Complete assigned route within DOT time regulations
• Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Route Sales Driver

• Load, order, deliver, and account for product while servicing customers
• Deliver product in an efficient, timely, courteous, and accurate manner
• Ensure sufficient route inventory levels
• Maintain and submit all customer paperwork
• Load or unload cases of product manually
• Ensure load security
• Collect empty cases and stock product
• Complete assigned route within DOT regulations
• Report any moving violations immediately
• Know and comply with all DOT regulations
• Complete daily DOT and customer paperwork
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement

E Route Sales Driver

Manager

• The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall reliability, maintenance, and performance of all plant assets, utilities, facilities, and maintenance personnel.
• Provide leadership for maintenance, reliability, capital projects, utilities, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hire, train, and manage maintenance staff to maintain the plant functions.
• Develop plans to improve plant performance with the cooperation of the plant management team.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and quality policies and procedures are followed.
• Counsel and discipline employees as appropriate.
• Participate as a member of the plant safety committee.
• Establish and maintain departmental budget within established guidelines.
• Evaluate and prepare expense authorizations for projects and present to Plant Manager for submittal.
• Establish and implement preventative maintenance system.
• Identify appropriate vendor network.
• Assist Safety Manager with accident investigations as requested.
• Communicate and respond to issues raised by Quality Assurance Manager.
• Coordinate equipment availability request with Plant Manager for maintenance functions.
• Interface with plant management staff on daily operational issues.

Plant Maintenance Manager

• Hire, train, and manage maintenance staff to maintain the plant functions.
• Develop plans to improve plant performance with the cooperation of the plant management team.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and quality policies and procedures are followed.
• Counsel and discipline employees as appropriate.
• Participate as a member of the plant safety committee.
• Establish and maintain departmental budget within established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain capital budget within established guidelines.
• Evaluate and prepare expense authorizations for projects and present to Plant Manager for submittal.
• Establish and implement preventative maintenance system.
• Identify appropriate vendor network.
• Assist Safety Manager with accident investigations as requested.
• Communicate and respond to issues raised by Quality Assurance Manager.
• Communicate and respond to issues raised by production staff.
• Coordinate equipment availability request with Plant Manager for maintenance functions.
• Interface with plant management staff on daily operational issues.
• Other duties as assigned.