Box Operator - 1st Shift

Dairy Farmers of America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a general production worker to operate case-packers and perform quality checks. You will maintain and clean the case packer and surrounding equipment, inspect finished product, and resolve any alarm issues to ensure smooth operation.

The role requires following GMP guidelines, maintaining health and safety, and reporting food safety concerns promptly. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with production experience beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.

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 GMP and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Fast-paced

Basic math

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Production or general work experience

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