Bagger/Debagger

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. in Hammond, LA is seeking a Plant Full Time Manual Labor associate to support production operations, including bottling, packaging, and delivery preparation.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient work and adherence to quality standards. You will perform tasks on the bottling line, monitor packaging quality, assist with changeovers, ensure correct labeling and codes, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Load and debag bottles to support production.
• Visually inspect bottles on the line and remove damaged bottles.
• Bag unused bottles and move to storage as required.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and packaging quality.
• Ensure proper packaging materials are used for each product.
• Assist with safe, efficient changeovers.
• Prepare equipment for the next run, including size changes.
• Ensure correct date codes and monitor inkjet printers.
• Complete cleaning checklist and sanitation of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow GMPs and SOPs; adhere to safety and security policies.
• Wear PPE at all times.
• Meet SQF, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent hours.

Job description

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Plant Full Time Manual Labor Hammond, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 12963

Performs production operation duties to ensure quality products are produced, packaged, and prepared for delivery to customers in a safe manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Load and debag bottles as needed to support production.

• Visually inspect bottles placed on the line for production and remove damagedbottles.
• Bag all bottles not used for production and move to storage asrequired.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging ofproduct.
• Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product beingproduced.
• Assist in performing changeovers in a safe and efficientmanner.
• Assist in preparing equipment for next run to include size changes asneeded.
• Ensure proper code dates and monitor ink jet printers.
• Complete cleaning checklist and assist in performing sanitation ofequipment.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe workarea.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard OperatingProcedures.
• Follow all safety and security policies andprocedures.
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinentregulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent workhours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, andbend
• Must be able to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally 75pounds
• Must be able to work for extended periods in a cold, damp environment

Prairie Farms Dairy Inc is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law