Cheese Packaging General Laborer

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; Mindoro (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy Mindoro, WI is seeking a Packager (General Laborer) to perform cheese packaging tasks according to company specifications and standards. This role reports to the Plant Manager and Packaging leadership and offers consistent hourly pay.

The Packager will follow GMP, safety, and sanitation procedures, assist with training, maintain packaging equipment, and ensure accurate documentation. Flexible hours and weekend work are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, interpret and understand written and oral directions.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Must be able to verbally communicate, understand, and write in the English language.
• Must be able to perform basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow through to assure daily packaging schedule is completed in a cost-effective manner.
• Complete all jobs as assigned.
• Inspect all equipment to assure proper operation and safety.
• Follow operational procedures and be able to accurately complete all required paperwork and reports.
• Ensure GMP’s, Safety, and Sanitation Procedures are followed including all documentation is properly filled out.
• Assist Packaging Lead and Assistant Packaging Lead in training new employees for job specific tasks in packaging area.
• Ensure proper packaging and labeling for each product and customer.
• Communicate with supervisor and/or peers on customer orders and needs as necessary.
• Assure operator check lists, calibrations, etc. are completed as required.
• Accountable for proper operation and maintenance of equipment, i.e. scale, printer, sealers, Crumbler, etc.
• Report any non-compliant, defective, or sub-standard product immediately to Quality Manger, Packaging Supervisor, Packaging Lead or Packaging Assistant Lead.
• Assist with clean-up and sanitation responsibilities.
• Communicate with Inventory Clerk to ensure all packaging needs are met.
• Report any loss of containers, packaging materials, ingredients and products.
• Must be able to accurately perform required tasks for Inventory Management System (Infinium System).
• Assist in any other areas of the manufacturing plant when necessary.
• Must attend all job-related classes or seminars that are company supplied.

Skills

Packaging

Reading instructions

English literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Infinium System

Job description

Prairie Farms Dairy Mindoro, WI is seeking a Packager (General Laborer) to perform cheese packaging tasks according to company specifications and standards. This role reports to the Plant Manager and Packaging leadership and offers consistent hourly pay.

The Packager will follow GMP, safety, and sanitation procedures, assist with training, maintain packaging equipment, and ensure accurate documentation. Flexible hours and weekend work are required.