Dairy Packaging Operator - Day Shift, Case Packing & QC

Byrne Branding; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Byrne Branding in Cortland, NY is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our production team. You will set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot packaging equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure efficient dairy product packaging.

The role requires attention to detail for quality control, strict adherence to GMP and food safety practices, and close collaboration with the maintenance and production staff to maintain smooth packaging lines and accurate records.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma is required.
• 0–1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow SOPs and GMP.

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.

Skills

Packaging operations

Quality control

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Baumer machinery

Job description

Byrne Branding in Cortland, NY is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our production team. You will set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot packaging equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure efficient dairy product packaging.

The role requires attention to detail for quality control, strict adherence to GMP and food safety practices, and close collaboration with the maintenance and production staff to maintain smooth packaging lines and accurate records.