Benhill Operator

Mill Haven Foods LLC; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Select Milk Producers in Littlefield, TX seeks a Butter Packaging Operator to ensure proper packaging, packaging line quality, and sanitation. You will monitor packaging equipment, maintain product quality, and support cleaning and GMP compliance in a USDA-ready area.

The role requires basic education, safety-focused attitude, and the ability to troubleshoot line issues. Training on churn processes is provided as needed, with opportunities to grow within a diverse dairy operations network.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to troubleshoot unexpected issues on the line.
• Willingness to cross-train on churn and related processes.
• Capable of completing packaging charts and production records.
• Operate and monitor butter packaging equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Package butter accurately and maintain inventory records.
• Observe machine operations for quality and conformity to standards.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of the packing area.
• Monitor production line and address jams, pileups, or mis-sealing.
• Inspect, remove, and replace defective packages.
• Keep packaging area and equipment clean and USDA inspection ready.

Skills

Safety procedures

Troubleshoot problems

Cross-train

Documentation

Operate packaging equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

Benhill Operator### Benhill OperatorApply: Littlefield, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR102257Select 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.