Cheese Packaging Operator – 1st/2nd Shift (Onsite)

Sartori Company; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sartori Company is seeking a Packaging Operator in Crescent City, CA to ensure efficient and high-quality packaging of cheese. You will operate towers, seal and package blocks, palletize, and manage material handling for shipping staging on a 2-2-3 rotation.

This onsite role emphasizes sanitation, SOP adherence, and GMP compliance. The position covers 1st and 2nd shifts with a 3:00 AM–3:00 PM or 3:00 PM–3:00 AM schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is preferred.
• 1-2 years of food manufacturing experience desirable, operator experience preferred.
• Forklift Certification (will train internally).

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors block-forming tower sequencing through HMIs, metal detectors, a vacuum-sealing packaging machine, a case wrapper, a weight scale, and label application to ensure product quality.
• Documents work orders, lot numbers, and item codes into scale equipment. Weighs and attaches identification labels to blocks.
• Monitors and adjusts block forming towers to ensure proper block heights and product weight.
• Palletizes blocks, labels pallets, and moves finished pallets from production to the staging area.
• Closes work orders for product shipment, records pertinent information for financial tracking.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Reading & Comprehension

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Adaptability

Decision Making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Sartori Company is seeking a Packaging Operator in Crescent City, CA to ensure efficient and high-quality packaging of cheese. You will operate towers, seal and package blocks, palletize, and manage material handling for shipping staging on a 2-2-3 rotation.

This onsite role emphasizes sanitation, SOP adherence, and GMP compliance. The position covers 1st and 2nd shifts with a 3:00 AM–3:00 PM or 3:00 PM–3:00 AM schedule.