Dairy Packaging Operator - 1st Shift | $21-$31/hr + Benefits

Byrne, Inc.; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Bonus programs

Job summary

Byrne in East Syracuse, NY is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our dairy production line. The role covers setting up, operating, cleaning and troubleshooting packaging equipment in line with SOPs.

Competitive hourly pay and day-one benefits accompany the position. Responsibilities include operating case packing gear, ensuring quality, performing routine maintenance, recording production data, and adhering to GMP and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma is required.
• 0-1 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors case packing equipment and Baumer machinery to efficiently package dairy products into cases, cartons, or secondary packaging configurations according to production specifications.
• Conducts quality control inspections of case packer and Baumer equipment output, checking for proper case formation, product placement, seal integrity, and overall package quality while removing any defective cases from the production line.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks on case packers and Baumer systems including cleaning, sanitizing, lubrication, and basic troubleshooting to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Accurately records production data, case counts, batch numbers, and equipment performance metrics on paperwork or computer systems while maintaining detailed logs of packaging runs and any operational issues.
• Follows strict food safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including proper hand hygiene, wearing required personal protective equipment, and maintaining clean work areas around case packing equipment to prevent contamination.
• Collaborates with production team members, supervisors, and maintenance staff to coordinate case packing schedules, communicate equipment malfunctions, and ensure smooth workflow from primary packaging through final case packing and palletizing operations.

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Byrne in East Syracuse, NY is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our dairy production line. The role covers setting up, operating, cleaning and troubleshooting packaging equipment in line with SOPs.

Competitive hourly pay and day-one benefits accompany the position. Responsibilities include operating case packing gear, ensuring quality, performing routine maintenance, recording production data, and adhering to GMP and food safety standards.