Benhill Operator

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, LLC; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, LLC is seeking a Butter Packaging Operator to join our on-site Texas production team. You will package butter, monitor line quality, and maintain sanitation standards in a USDA-ready facility.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, troubleshooting line issues, maintaining documentation, and cross-training with churn operations. High school diploma or GED is required, with strong safety discipline and a team-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must be able to troubleshoot small problems and seek guidance when needed.
• Must be able to operate packaging equipment effectively after training.
• Willing to cross-train on churn and related functions.
• Maintain and fill charts for documentation purposes.
• Perform all CIP and titration tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Butter packaging operators ensure proper packaging and inventory accounting.
• Monitor production line to maintain product quality and packaging standards.
• Maintain high sanitation and cleanliness in the packaging area.
• Detect and address jams, pileups, or adhesive issues on the line.
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging materials.
• Support equipment maintenance and ensure USDA inspection readiness.
• Assist in training new personnel and follow GMP rules.
• Perform duties as assigned by management and ensure food safety and quality.

Skills

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Ask for assistance

Operate equipment

Cross-train

Documentation

CIP and titrations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

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.