Blowmold Packaging Operator- 2nd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Portland, ME is seeking a dedicated packaging operator to run and maintain labeling, weighing, and conveying equipment. The role operates on a full-time 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, handling materials, weight checks, and documentation.

Responsibilities include inspecting packaging, adjusting machines for specifications, maintaining logs, and communicating changes to supervisors. Prior warehouse or production experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Order packaging material from storage as needed.
• Visually inspect boxes, cartons, and other packaging for defects.
• Ensure proper sizing of product containers.
• Load material onto machines to prevent line stoppages.
• Observe equipment and adjust to meet specs.
• Perform net weight checks and adjust as needed.
• Communicate changes to Production Supervisor or others.
• Inspect packaging and seals to ensure compliance.
• Use proper packaging materials for each product.
• Maintain wrap operations and prevent downtime from jams.
• Ensure machines have required materials and logbooks.
• Complete paperwork clearly and accurately.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Written communication

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Run and maintain packaging equipment, which includes labelers, scales, conveyors, casers, stackers, coders, and other related packaging items, safely and efficiently in relation to material usage documentation, product waste, sealing, coding, and weight control. This is a full-time, 2nd-shift position with a schedule of Monday - Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Order packaging material (paper, poly, cartons) from storage as needed
• Visually inspect boxes, cartons, and other packaged materials for printing defects
• Ensure proper sizing of product containers
• Load packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages
• Observe operation of equipment and perform necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met
• Perform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as needed
• Communicate any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or deviations from specifications to Production Supervisor, maintenance, or other operators verbally and/or in writing
• Inspect packaging, coding, and seals to verify conformance to specifications, and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
• Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced
• Working knowledge and experience with wrapper operations; watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent cost downtime due to handler error
• Ensure machine is supplied with correct material needed to run and complete logbooks as required
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• 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