Day Bagger Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; Zumbrota (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Minnesota is seeking a Bagger Operator to support the dryer operations and ensure safe, quality cheese powders meet specifications. You will assist the dryer operator, maintain clean areas, and help with washouts and changeovers.

Responsibilities include labeling, collecting samples, monitoring equipment, and performing routine cleaning and preventive maintenance to uphold DFA standards. A 12-hour shift and strong English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a full 12-hour shift.
• Physically capable of performing duties, including cleaning.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Follow DFA GMPs and regulatory requirements.
• Assist and relieve dryer operator and bagger.
• Maintain top of dryer, tower area and ground floor cleanliness.
• Shutdowns between products and before wash-ups; ensure proper coding and labels.

Skills

12-hour shifts

English literacy

Safety procedures

Quality minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Purpose:

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
• Assure proper coding
• Verify labels for accuracy
• Collect product samples
• Manage waste
• Monitor equipment for abuse, break-down, etc.
• Maintain operating records
• 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

Minimum 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

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