Life at Darigold

We are proud to offer our employees a benefits package that supports their needs in and out of work. The below plans may be available based on employment eligibility.

401(K): Darigold offers a generous match and non-matching 401(k) contribution of up to 9%

HEALTH & WELLNESS (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION): We offer two Medical plans. Both plans include free preventive care and extensive choices of Preferred Providers, including virtual care, and two dental plans. Both options provide 100% preventive coverage with one option including adult and child orthodontia. We also offer a comprehensive vision plan.

• HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA): Darigold offers a free HSA for eligible employees enrolling in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a generous employer contribution.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA): Set aside pre-tax dollars to cover eligible medical or dependent care expenses.
• SHORT & LONG TERM DISABILITY: Short and long-term disability coverage is provided at no cost to you to replace a portion of your income in the event you’re disabled and unable to work.
• LIFE INSURANCE: Darigold covers eligible employees for Life and AD&D Insurance in the amount of 1.5x annual salary up to $250,000. Coverage is also available for buy-up, subject to medical underwriting.
• VOLUNTARY ACCIDENT AND CRITICAL ILLNESS: Voluntary Accidental Injury and Critical Illness plans offer additional financial protection to help with out-of-pocket costs from an unexpected accident or illness.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO): Eligible employees accrue PTO to cover vacation, sick and personal leave, based on tenure, and paid holidays.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Darigold offers financial support to help further your education.

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Benefits-eligible employees can receive up to 8 weeks paid parental leave.

COMMUTER FRIENDLY: Seattle employees are eligible for a free ORCA pass. Vanpool and ride share subsidies are available. This program may not be available in all cities.

JUST IN CASE: Darigold partners with Health Advocate to provide an additional resource to assist in making benefit selections that best suit your needs, claims support and questions around accessing care.

MATCHING CHARITY: Darigold matches employee contributions of up to $500 annually to eligible non-profit organizations.

EMPLOYEE BUTTER PURCHASE AND DONATION PROGRAM: Annually, Darigold offers employees the opportunity to purchase butter at a discounted rate.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): 24/7 access to tools and resources to help support needs in and out of work.

Stewardship is foundational to how we do business. We care about what is entrusted to us and pay as much attention to “how we do it” as to “what we do.” This calls for putting the interests and safety of our colleagues, ourselves and our communities above all — with a steadfast commitment to improving our safety record.

GIVING PROGRAM

Darigold producers, management and employees care about supporting our communities and demonstrating our commitment to being good corporate – and cooperative – citizens. Through a flourishing Giving Program, Darigold not only encourages employee stewardship, but also supports those efforts in various ways.

• In-kind product donations
• Charitable monetary contributions and sponsorships
• Employee matching gift donations
• Volunteer program of acknowledgement & paid time off work

EMPLOYEE RESOURCES

We’re passionate about building a diverse and inclusive work environment, which includes encouraging all our employees to acknowledge, respect and support our differences. We also believe personal development leads to enhanced career development and fosters interest in employee-driven resource groups.

WE2

Devoted to representing an equal and shared voice for our talented women, WE2 (Women Empowered & Engaged) provides valuable resources that empower women to succeed, grow in their careers and engage community partners committed to female leadership.

POC+A helps drive an inclusive organizational culture that values diverse backgrounds, shares ideas, helps accomplish business goals, and increases employee engagement.

Darigold recognizes employee contributions at all levels of achievement through formal and informal programs such as employee spotlight, performance, milestone anniversaries and retirement.

At Darigold, we’re dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing employee talents that reflect the communities in which we live. We endeavor to grow a culture of high performance with each employee empowered to create their own legacy. In support of programs like iLead, leaders and employees share knowledge of leadership skills, engagement practices and productive communication efforts. Darigold also partners with local colleges and universities to provide internship or apprenticeship opportunities and invests in the development of our employees through educational assistance and on-the-job training.