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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for upstate farms in Rochester, NY is $20.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Upstate Farms job typically involves working in dairy production, processing, distribution, or sales within the cooperative. Employees may work in various roles, including manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics, or customer service. The company focuses on producing high-quality dairy products while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and local farmers. Positions may require experience in food production, warehouse operations, or administrative support, depending on the role.

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To succeed in a position at Upstate Farms, candidates typically need experience in dairy production, agricultural operations, and/or food manufacturing, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with equipment such as pasteurizers, automated packaging systems, and safety protocols like HACCP or SQF certification is often required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are valuable soft skills for this environment. These qualifications ensure quality, efficiency, and safety in a fast-paced, collaborative agricultural production setting.

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Employees at Upstate Farms often work in a dynamic, production-oriented environment where teamwork and communication are key. Depending on the specific role, you might work indoors in processing or packaging areas, or outdoors on the farm, handling livestock or crops. While the work can be physically active and sometimes requires early hours or weekend shifts, the team-oriented culture fosters collaboration and continuous learning. Opportunities for advancement are available, especially for those who show initiative and a commitment to quality and safety. Joining Upstate Farms offers the chance to contribute to a well-respected agricultural organization with a strong community focus.

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Infographic showing various Upstate Farms job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,855 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

General Production

Upstate Farms Cultured Products, LLC

Batavia, NY

$28.90/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

Overview:

We are currently seeking a Skilled Production worker for our Batavia Plant.  The ideal candidates will have prior Material Handling experience and excellent communication skills. All qualified, responsible applicants are encouraged to apply. We offer a competitive salary and generous paid time off. Must be able to work all shifts, Weekends and Holidays.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Support production operators and staff in various production related tasks
  • Work within the parameters of established production standards. Meeting processing rates as established measurements of throughput per hour, shift or day.
  • Maintain the quality of finished products per specifications as defined by State and/or Federal regulatory agencies
  • Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment in compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements
  • Ability to advance from entry level to skilled positions
  • Ability to maintain compliance with SQF requirements
  • Available to work any shift, weekends and holidays

 Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

The employee is required to stand, walk, kneel, climb, use hands to fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee will regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee regularly works with high-speed equipment and cleaning chemicals. When performing this job, the employee occasionally works in confined spaces or with fall protection.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Company provided safety glasses or A.N.S.I approved prescription safety glasses are required.

While performing this job, employees are regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and risk or electric shock. Walking surfaces may be wet and/or slippery due to water/liquid products, employees are required to wear Company approved non-skid, steel-toed shoes. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and heat, including steam. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, hearing protection is required. 

Pay: $28.90/hr.*

*The hourly rate as indicated in the CBA.  The posted pay rate reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.  

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.