12-Hour Bagger Operator - Cheese Powder QA

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Zumbrota (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Bagger Operator to assist the dryer operator and ensure safe, sealed cheese powders meet specifications. This role requires a 12-hour shift, adherence to GMPs, and thorough cleaning and sanitation.

You will label bags, collect samples for the lab, perform QA checks, wrap pallets for warehouse transfer, and support washouts and changeovers. Attention to accuracy and safety is essential to maintain product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Be able to work a full 12-hour shift.
• Physically handle the duties assigned, including cleaning.
• Learn the theory of operating and cleaning procedures and practices involved in the operation and equipment of the position, including any new operations and equipment assigned by management.
• Perform work in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Work proficiently, neatly and accurately at the speeds required.
• Perform the job duties resulting in a high-quality product.
• Perform necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Perform work independently as required.
• Able to learn and perform various functions of the department to perform the essential functions.
• Add other qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities of the job.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements
• Assist and relieve dryer operator and bagger
• Maintain top of dryer (pick up clamps, gaskets, pipes, etc.)
• Maintain tower area: (clean, sanitary, put away when not in use)
• Maintain Ground Floor (clean, sanitary, put away when not in use)
• Shutdowns between products and before wash-ups
• Verify labels for accuracy
• Collect product samples
• Manage waste
• Assist with washouts and changeovers
• Label bags and totes
• Ensure quality samples are taken and delivered to the lab
• Carry out all QA checks in the bagging room
• Perform necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
• Wrap pallets and move finished goods to warehouse
• Resupply packaging materials

Skills

12-hour shift

English proficiency

Safety-minded

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Bagger Operator to assist the dryer operator and ensure safe, sealed cheese powders meet specifications. This role requires a 12-hour shift, adherence to GMPs, and thorough cleaning and sanitation.

You will label bags, collect samples for the lab, perform QA checks, wrap pallets for warehouse transfer, and support washouts and changeovers. Attention to accuracy and safety is essential to maintain product quality and regulatory compliance.