Production Operator

Production Operator

FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America – Delhi, NY

Earn $32.03/hour + Shift Differential | Union Benefits at No Cost | Stable Manufacturing Career

Looking for solid pay, strong benefits, and steady work with a company that values skilled operators?

FrieslandCampina Ingredients in Delhi, NY is hiring Production Operators to join our manufacturing team. If you have manufacturing experience and take pride in doing the job right, we want to talk to you.

What We Ask

Knowledge and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Lift 30 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Repetitive motion, grasping, reaching, and standing
• Comfortable working around food ingredients and production materials
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Starting Pay: $32.03/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential (where applicable)
• Overtime opportunities
• Teamsters Union position
• Health insurance at NO cost to Union members
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid training & certification process
• Stable, full-time hours (minimum 40 hours/week)
  
  
  

Nights, weekends, and holidays are required.

Vacancy Description

This is hands-on manufacturing work in a food-grade production facility. You will:

• Load and set up production machinery
• Adjust and operate equipment
• Monitor production to ensure quality standards
• Follow batch records and Standard Operating Procedures
• Use calibrated lab equipment
• Drive a forklift to move materials
• Load/unload materials and finished product
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas
• Follow strict safety and GMP standards
  
  
  

You’ll work with steam systems, hot water, and food-grade materials in a structured, safety-focused environment.

Allergen Exposure - Our manufacturing facility exposes employees to various allergens and chemicals integral to our ingredient production process. Potential sensitivities include casein, wheat, soy, papain, whey, rice, pea, cotton, gelatin, and malt, as well as various chemical aromas and fumes.

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

Why FrieslandCampina

FrieslandCampina is owned by dairy farmers and operates from grass to glass — meaning we control the full supply chain. What we make in Delhi helps improve the life of millions around the world.

This isn’t just another factory job. Our operators are critical to producing high-quality nutritional ingredients used globally. We invest in your training, support your growth, and provide long-term career stability.

If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and ready to build a solid career in manufacturing — this is your opportunity.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.