retail sales associate

forklift operator

process operator

packager

operator

Chobani

A typical 12 hour day at Chobani would start off with getting the pass down from the shift before you, then proceed to maintain fill and empty 500,000 lb. tanks of raw whole milk and raw skim milk while performing CIP on the tanks. once tanks was filled you would have three days before you would have to re clean but if you extend that time what ever milk is in the tank will have to be dumped " pumped to whey", Fill and discharge lines would also have to be CIP every 24 hours also I would have to always keep 3 to 4 Cold Milk Separators running in order to maintain skim levels for consistent batching.
      I learned a lot while at Chobani including filler operation, pasteurization, quark separation, cold milk separation and with learning all these jobs I also picked up the skill to perform CIP on all equipment at the plant in South Edmeston, N.Y.
      Management should have been the senior operators who had a back ground with the plant and have seen it run, Instead they hired people straight off the streets with no experience in making yogurt.
      Co-workers are now my friends and are a bunch of great workers. its been a pleasure working with new people and new diversity.
      The biggest struggle with my job was being on night shift but it was do able because I enjoy learning new things and my favorite thing while employed at Chobani was running the presses and getting them out of a divert although you never want that to happen it was a rush and always felt good to solve the problem with the timing pump and buster pumps!

Chobani will have you believe that it's a different company, that they do things off the beaten, that they're the best for a reason. Nothing can be further from the truth, it's high school nonsense gone awry. They expect you to do so much besides just secure space for additional product location within a store. Also, the nepotism here is something i've never experienced in any place i've ever worked. One person can say one thing and the next person can say or do THE EXACT SAME THING but that person would be sat down and talked to about "professionalism" or "how we don't criticize people" when its a just a mere question about the hierarchy. The field team also had to adhere to a ridiculous attendance policy (Be at your first store by 7:30) which is something i have never experienced in any field role that i've had. Lastly, there are many people here who are considered "managers" but have absolutely little to no experience managing people and thus, causes issues later on down there road. Overall, this is job and company is lipstick on a pig. This company is just a sad portrayal of something that its not. Think long and hard before you accept a role as a Retail Sales and Execution Specialist and only take the job if you want to relive your high school days.

Start off the day by passing off the current employees (Check their machines, make sure paper work is correct, and everything is hooked up right, check for messes, etc..)
I learned a lot from Chobani, people skills, the flow of how a factory works, how to read an HMI screen properly, and know how to work with it to make things run smoother, or troubleshoot an error if something goes wrong.
Co-workers were always nice, a very social environment, kind of had a family feeling coming into work each day.
Dealing with the super-visors who were put in charge, who did not know how to troubleshoot problems very well for the type of work they were assigned too. The decisions they make were not always mindful of what would be best for the production of the plant, would not take operators very seriously when they had input to help with the production of the plant.
The most enjoyable part of working at Chobani was making new friends, and being able to work actively side-by-side with them, and still get the job done with no problems, an easy job in my opinion.

Worked as a driver. They say you have a start time but it changes per needs, especially with yogurt. 
 You will work nights delivering whey (very heavy) to farms. You go out in all types of weather unless state closes roads, no exceptions. You go to farms in the middle of the night and if you get stuck it's up to you to get the farmer up and have him pull you out. Most farms have lights but not that great. No tolerance for any type of mishap no matter how small or circumstances, they love to punish. They go through people like water through a sieve. 
Delivering yogurt to customers you wait at the place until you're called to dock and sit and wait to be unloaded, could be several hours. You may have a back haul to go to also. Yogurt is mostly boring and time consuming. Start times vary for yogurt as company makes odd times for delivery without consideration of your start time, other words you go in when needed, no regular schedule. 
Overall all the guys that get let go are on nights, should tell you something. Favoritism, back stabbing, drama, you name it and it is here. Watching your back is a must, from management as well as fellow workers.

December 1st will mark my 7th year with Chobani & I'm more excited today than ever before.  Our brand is strong and we've worked tirelessly to deliver market leading innovation.  We're dedicated to sustainability and consistently driving to eliminate waste.  We've listened our way through tough times of the pandemic and keep our employees top of mind.
All of that is good, but we're going after more.  "More" is having the right conversations about inclusive work groups.  More is ensuring that our employee resource groups provide everyone a voice.  More is connecting to our communities and redefining how corporate responsibility is viewed.  More is also becoming a champion of allyship that impacts every under-represented and marginalized group, especially African American/Black people.  
I love Chobani and love what we stand for.  We have work to do... no doubt.  But the way that we're going to approach each opportunity is slightly different than most.  That difference keeps me and a host of others focused towards a pretty cool future.

Terrible place to work. They use the smallest amount of people possible to get everything done, while most lines run terribly, hence becoming overworked for only decent pay. Only get 2 half hour breaks in 12 and half hour shifts. Advancement is nearly impossible without being liked or being there for many years. Management does not care about you. Management can wander the floor without having to follow rules but will scold you if you are not following rules. It's a thankless job, and you are expected to do everything in a timely matter, no matter how terribly everything is running. Company has a great PR system to look really good and pat themselves on the back while HR does not listen to employee complaints whatsoever. The Owner is one of the most full-of-themselves people I've ever encountered. Was also not paid out for earned PTO upon leaving. If you're the hard working prideful type, I'm sure this company would love to take advantage of you, otherwise I'd stay away. 

Its factory work, long hours, high demands, the usual. The environment is clean, and safety is almost as important as production, which is saying something. The people for the most part have a family feel. Then there is everyone else that is a supervisor or above. I will say that stops with the plant super, he is a genuine human being, not sure why the gap but it is what it is. Above him its all facebook highlights, if its good to show, show it even if its more fake than fact. Every company has skeletons in the closet, but never have I worked for a place that prides its self in having a canyon size gap between public perception and employee reality. Sad really, lots of good people, but too many rotten apples in middle and corporate management. Like I said Stay for the Job, Leave because your manager just doesn't get it. Very hard to balance life and work when your working 48+ hrs a week because your manager/supervisor can't keep staff.

A typical day starts with dressing into a clean uniform and gathering all tools we carry on our person, including any PPE required for my position, Enviromental specialist. During our morning meetings our supervisors and manager let us know how our company is doing as a whole, and any up-coming inspections, areas of concern and what tasks are priority. Safety topics are also discussed as well as 5-10 minutes of ergonomics. I then gather a cleaning cart and any needed supplies to complete our goals for the day. My co-workers are a huge part of the quality of work we do as a team, most are always willing to help one another if needed or asked. The physical aspect of the Sanitation department employee is the hardest thing I encountered. My favorite part of my job was working for a great company and with awesome co-workers!

Chobani is a fast pace industry. The factory in Twin is huge. You are required to wear blue scrubs each day. They recently opened a gym and cafeteria. They are always celebrating holidays and different seasons with free swag. (hoodies, shirts, bags, etc.) The 6 week paid paternity leave is awesome. That's right dads if you have a kid you get 6 weeks paid off. Received company stock after a few months too. Everyone is very friendly and you receive lots of free products. The yogurt industry is always up and down tho. Depends on what new diet is trending. They promote from within. Insurance is a bit pricey. 401k match is 4%, but your fully invested the first day. 

The town of Twin is a bit of a drag. Not much to do there. Your 2 hours from Boise, Pocatello, and Salt Lake. Your on a bit of an island. Most of the mall has closed down so be prepared to spend lots of hours at work.

Chobani is mostly a great company, I just eventually ended up in a department that lacked training, resources, and effective management and processes.

 To be fair, the Management of my area probably should have been broken down into external logistics and internal operations management areas. I think it was too much for a single person to handle with a reasonable expectation of desired results.

My advice is to ask a lot of questions during the interview process and get a really good feel for the department you’re interviewing for. Note any concerns and carefully evaluate if you can work under those conditions at their worst for 12.5 hours a day or more.

I didn’t ask a lot of questions and I ignored a lot of red flags in my interview, and I suffered for it.

There is also virtually 0 chance of upward mobility in the parts room, and a fair chance that transfers will be blocked by management.




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