Job Description

Darigold is looking for a Production Specialist who can sit at the Bozeman, Montana or Spokane, Washington plant.



The Production Specialist must possess the desire and ability to manage a variety of responsibilities such as: data entry and reporting tasks. As a member of the operations team, the Production Specialist will report to the Controller.



This position is responsible for accurately recording the production and shipments of finished products including managing inventory usage and warehouse movements. The Production Specialist will be a key role in daily reporting requirements requiring Excel and analytical skills. Other duties to be performed as assigned. Occasional overtime may be required to complete assignments.



Pay rate: $19.43- $29.15 per hour



What You Will Do


Production reporting and reconciliation - data entry of production activity in Enterprise systems, compile data and report out on results.

Close production batches for bulk and finished good items. Check for pending, WIP, completed batches. Audit ingredient and packaging usage and work with the plant finance team to submit bill of material updates. Analize potential variances associated with changes.

Receiving of milk and cream loads into the plant, retrieve and enter lab results. Report out on discrepancies and work with corporate teams to reconcile.

Finished good, Packaging and Ingredients adjustments based on cycle count results.

Other duties as assigned.


What You Bring


Intermediate skills with Excel, Word and Outlook. Including pivot tables and charting

Strong analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Conveys information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents

Emphasis on details, accuracy and precision of transactions required

Excellent ability to organize information, manages tasks and projects, and use available tools to effectively contribute to the organization.

Ability to work well with others in a team environment

Must be able to work on projects with minimal supervision

Ability to solve problems

Willing to work occasional weekend-day/holidays to meet deadlines


Nice to Have's


Previous experience compiling reports, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

College Coursework in Business, finance, accounting, or supply chain preferred.

Experience working with enterprise systems (Oracle a plus) and reporting tools.


Benefits of Working at Darigold



We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We're proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes:


Employer 401K contribution

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits

Employer paid life & disability coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program

Compensation range: $min - $max (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge and skills)


Our Commitment to Diversity



Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.


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