Day Bagger Operator

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

The Bagger Operator is responsible for assisting the dryer operator and dryer utility rover. Ensuring the customer receives safe, sealed, and quality cheese powders while meeting DFA's manufacturing specifications.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and 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)


• Shutdowns between products and before wash-ups


• Verify labels for accuracy


• Collect product samples


• Manage waste


• Assist with washouts and changeovers


• Label bags and totes


• Ensure quality samples are taken and delivered to the lab


• Carry out all QA checks in the bagging room


• Perform necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance


• Wrap pallets and move finished goods to warehouse


• Resupply packaging materials

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Be able to work a full 12-hour shift


• Physically handle the duties assigned, including cleaning


• Learn the theory of operating and cleaning procedures and practices involved in the operation and equipment of the position, including any new operations and equipment assigned by management


• Perform work in a safe and sanitary manner


• Work proficiently, neatly and accurately at the speeds required


• Perform the job duties resulting in a high-quality product


• Perform necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance


• Perform work independently as required


• Able to learn and perform various functions of the department to perform the essential functions


• Add other qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities of the job


• Must be able to read, write and speak English

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Pay Range

$22.00/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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