Butter Packaging Technician: Safe Dairy Production

Select Milk Producers; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Milk Producers is seeking a Butter Packaging Operator to ensure the proper packaging of butter and accurate inventory tracking on the shift.

You will observe machine operations to ensure product quality, maintain sanitation, monitor the line for jams, and inspect and seal packages while following GMP and USDA readiness. You may train new personnel, report equipment issues, and perform related duties to support a safe, efficient production environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot small problems and know when to seek input from supervisors.
• Willing to cross-train on churn operations.
• Able to operate equipment after a break-in period.
• Maintain proper charts/documentation for processes.
• Must keep the butter packaging room USDA inspection ready at all times.

Responsibilities

• Package butter and account for inventory produced.
• Observe 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.
• Monitor the production line for jams, pileups, tape, or glue issues.
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
• Change and seal unacceptable packages of butter produced during the shift.
• Keep the butter packaging room and equipment clean; ensure USDA readiness.
• Assist in training of new personnel.
• Follow all safety, work, and GMP rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Cross-training

Documentation charts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Select Milk Producers is seeking a Butter Packaging Operator to ensure the proper packaging of butter and accurate inventory tracking on the shift.

You will observe machine operations to ensure product quality, maintain sanitation, monitor the line for jams, and inspect and seal packages while following GMP and USDA readiness. You may train new personnel, report equipment issues, and perform related duties to support a safe, efficient production environment.