Benhil Technician

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC (CDFSW); Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Milk Producers in Texas is seeking a Butter Packaging Operator to ensure proper packaging and inventory control while maintaining product quality and sanitation. You will observe machine operations, monitor the line for jams, inspect and remove defective packages, and help train new personnel in GMP and safety practices.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with willingness to cross-train on churn operations in a USDA-ready facility.

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.

Responsibilities

• Butter Packaging Operators are responsible for proper packaging and inventory control of butter.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in the packaging area.
• Monitor the production line for jams, pileups, or tape issues.
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
• Change and seal unacceptable packages produced during the shift.
• Keep the packaging room and equipment clean and USDA inspection ready at all times.
• Aide in training of new personnel.
• Follow all safety, GMP, and work rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Cross-training

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Butter packaging equipment

CIP & titration procedures

Job description

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you. "We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Butter Packaging Operators are responsible for the proper packaging of the butter and accounting of inventory produced.
• Observing machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness while performing tasks.
• Monitoring the production line, watching for problems such as pileups, jams, tape, or glue that isn’t sticking properly.
• Inspecting and removing defective products and packaging material.
• Changing and sealing unacceptable packages of butter produced during the shift.
• Responsible for the general cleanliness of the butter packaging room and its equipment. The butter packaging room must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
• Knowledge and understanding of butter packaging equipment and maintaining a pace consistent with the packing line.
• Reporting immediately to supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
• Aiding in the training of new personnel.
• Following all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break‑in period.
• Able and willing to cross‑train on Churn, and all functions of churn operation.
• Able to properly fill/change charts for documentation purposes.
• Able to perform all equipment CIP’s and titrations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.

As you pour milk over your cereal or add it your coffee, do you ever stop and think where does it come from? I know, silly question — cows! But have you ever thought further, like where do these cows live? How are they treated? Select Milk Producers, Inc. takes that guesswork out. You can rest assured that the more than 10 billion pounds of milk that Select Milk produces each year comes from innovative sustainable farming and extraordinary animal care and comfort. Select Milk formed in 1994 out of a desire by a group of family dairy producers to develop a national footprint for the perfect milk. Founded on honesty, trust, and quality, Select Milk believes in providing their customers with the highest quality fresh milk and doesn’t settle for anything less. Select Milk believes in operating all aspects of their business with the highest standards, including its cooperative of 99 family dairy farm members. "We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing