Dryer and Packaging Operator

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dryer and Packaging Operator to join their innovative team. This role is vital in ensuring the quality and safety of dairy products through meticulous operation of drying and packaging equipment. Candidates should possess strong English skills and the ability to lift heavy loads, while a high school diploma is essential. Join a company that values food safety and employee development, where your contributions will directly impact the production of wholesome dairy products enjoyed worldwide. If you're ready to take on a physically engaging role in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient English skills for communication and documentation.
• High School diploma or GED required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Operate dryers and packaging systems for quality assurance.
• Maintain cleanliness and conduct safety procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Ability to lift up to 60lbs

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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At Hilmar Cheese Company, we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, we have been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the-art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein, and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries, helping bring their vision into reality.

A Typical Day

The Dryer & Packaging Operator is primarily responsible for the operation of the Dry process and associated equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Operation of the Dryers to ensure quality product that meets specifications.
• Operation of the packaging systems to ensure adequately sealed and properly filled bags and totes.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete paperwork.
• Ability to learn and operate computer-related controls.
• Ongoing improvement of knowledge and understanding of all dryer process equipment and protein in general.
• Monitoring of all additives to the retentate streams to ensure the proper functionality of the various products.
• Maintain and monitor all QC and production programs per HCC standards.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and work environment cleanliness.
• Responsible for proper product handling to ensure minimum product loss.
• Responsible for understanding and conducting CIP’s and other cleaning steps according to plant procedures.
• Responsible for following GMP guidelines and all company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes, and events, which will be held before, during, after shifts, and during scheduled days off.
• Help coach and train teammates and participate in on-the-job, buddy training.
• Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety-first approach at all times.

What You Will Need

• English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work 12-hour variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs.
• Basic computer skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• SAP experience.
• Dairy manufacturing experience.
• Active/past member of departmental safety team.
• Skilled in packaging in a food manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to:

• Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.
• Stand and walk almost the entire workday.
• Employees must be physically capable of working in any of the job tasks within their respective areas.
• Required to work at heights and in fairly small areas.
• Pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, handling and grasping, twisting/turning, repetitive bending.

Food safety is a companywide responsibility and each employee must know their role in the manufacture and distribution of safe, wholesome, and high-quality products.

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned. Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO. We participate in E-Verify.