Batcher - 3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a general operations associate to operate case-packers, perform quality checks, and maintain packaging equipment in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow GMP guidelines, work in teams, record keeping, and report issues promptly, ensuring health, safety, and food quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Able to follow directions and work in a team.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate case-packers and monitor performance.
• Perform quality checks on packaged products.
• Maintain and clean case packing equipment per guidelines.
• Inspect finished product before boxing.
• Respond to and resolve case packer alarms.
• Follow GMP and health & safety rules daily.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Record keeping

English literacy

Math proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Production experience preferred

Job description

General Purpose

Perform operation of case packaging machines according to case pack configurations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate case-packers and perform quality checks as required
• Maintain and clean the case packer and surrounding equipment according to guidelines and expectations
• Inspect finished product before being cased
• React and resolve any alarm issues related to the case packer
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans