Job Description

South Mountain Creamery is a dairy farm family- we bottle our own milk and make our own butter, and ice cream. We brought the milkman back in 2001 and have been making home deliveries to the DMV area for 22 years and counting! The crew here at SMC is proud of what we do, and we approach every situation with our Values in mind. We believe every contribution (big or small) is worth making remarkable enough to be remembered, or more simply put, whatever we do, we make it legendairy. We are currently hiring for a Dairy Production Team Member at the South Mountain Creamery location in Middletown, MD. Our Production Teams are entrusted with the technical process that is cleaning and sanitizing our reusable glass bottles, and pasteurizing and bottling the dairy products we all know and love. Think mad chef meets an even madder scientist making the best chocolate milk around. This position is anticipated to work M-F, 5am \xe2\x80\x93 1pm with some flexibility to stay later or come in earlier as requested by management. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operate machinery \xe2\x80\x93 from the bottle filler to the washer, to the pasteurizer, our team learns it all!
• Verify that the bottles and products are up to SMC standards
• Start machinery as needed
• Complete CIPs
• Ensures the area is clean

The right person has:

• Capacity to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating issues that may arise
• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• The motivation to work in a team environment - safely
• A detail-oriented mindset

This position will be cross-trained to perform other functions and works in varying temperature zones \xe2\x80\x93 the bottle washer/production area gets hot at times, and there are refrigerated and freezer sections that house some of our products, so the incumbent will need to be able to enter those environments to work on tasks as needed. Along with being able to operate machinery, this person will need to be able to lift approximately 30-40lbs intermittently, navigate uneven surfaces and be on their feet for their shift. Should you require more information regarding the physical requirements of this position, please email customerservice@smcdairy.com with the subject line of: SMC Production Associate | Physical Requirement Inquiry. Bending and other physical tasks are required. This position also requires climbing ladders. Candidates should be able to learn quickly, troubleshoot accurately and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Why work for South Mountain Creamery? As a family-owned and minded business, we offer competitive wages, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision options as well as a great 401(k) plan and PTO! South Mountain Creamery participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Please reply to this posting to Apply. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.