Cheese Powder Packaging Technician

Chestnut Labs; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA Milk in Minnesota is seeking a Bagger Operator to assist the dryer operator and ensure safe, sealed, quality cheese powders in compliance with DFA specifications.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and work areas, verifying labels, collecting samples, QA checks, and supporting changeovers and washouts. The role requires full 12-hour shifts, physical fitness, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Be able to work a full 12-hour shift.
• Physically handle the duties assigned, including cleaning.
• Learn the operating and cleaning procedures for the position, including new operations and equipment.
• Read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Follow all DFA GMPs and work in a manner consistent with regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
• Assist and relieve dryer operator and bagger.
• Maintain top of dryer (pick up clamps, gaskets, pipes, etc.).
• Maintain tower area: clean, sanitary, put away when not in use.
• Maintain Ground Floor: clean, sanitary, put away when not in use.
• Conduct shutdowns between products and before wash-ups.
• Verify labels for accuracy.
• Collect product samples and ensure quality samples are delivered to the lab.
• Carry out QA checks in the bagging room.
• Wrap pallets and move finished goods to warehouse.
• Resupply packaging materials.

Skills

12-hour shift

Physical fitness

Safety conscious

English literacy

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DFA Milk in Minnesota is seeking a Bagger Operator to assist the dryer operator and ensure safe, sealed, quality cheese powders in compliance with DFA specifications.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and work areas, verifying labels, collecting samples, QA checks, and supporting changeovers and washouts. The role requires full 12-hour shifts, physical fitness, and English proficiency.