Dairy Packaging Operator - Quality & Safety Focus

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy in Hammond, LA, is seeking a Plant Full Time Manual Labor role to support production operations. The position focuses on packaging, line readiness, sanitation, and adherence to GMP and SQF requirements.

Responsibilities include loading and debagging bottles, inspecting for quality, changing over lines, monitoring weights and dates, maintaining a clean work area, and wearing PPE. Reliable attendance and safety awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Load and debag bottles as needed to support production.
• Visually inspect bottles placed on the line for production and remove damagedbottles.
• Bag all bottles not used for production and move to storage asrequired.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging ofproduct.
• Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product beingproduced.
• Assist in performing changeovers in a safe and efficientmanner.
• Assist in preparing equipment for next run to include size changes asneeded.
• Ensure proper code dates and monitor ink jet printers.
• Complete cleaning checklist and assist in performing sanitation ofequipment.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe workarea.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard OperatingProcedures.
• Follow all safety and security policies andprocedures.
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinentregulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent workhours.

Job description

Prairie Farms Dairy in Hammond, LA, is seeking a Plant Full Time Manual Labor role to support production operations. The position focuses on packaging, line readiness, sanitation, and adherence to GMP and SQF requirements.

Responsibilities include loading and debagging bottles, inspecting for quality, changing over lines, monitoring weights and dates, maintaining a clean work area, and wearing PPE. Reliable attendance and safety awareness are essential.