Machine Operator Packaging/Bagger - Treat Plant

Diamond Pet Foods; Meta (MO); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance and AD&D

Long-Term Disability

401k

Paid PTO

Sick Pay

Paid Holidays

Safety Incentive Bonus

Boot Vouchers

Prescription Safety Glasses

Cross Training Program

Position Advancement/Change Program

Job summary

Diamond Pet Foods invites you to join our team as a Machine Operator specializing in Packaging/Bagging in Meta, Missouri. This full-time position features a day shift from 4:00 am to 2:00 pm, primarily working indoors with state-of-the-art equipment.

Your role includes operating packaging machines, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean working environment. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401k among others. Join us in a collaborative, safety-focused workplace!

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening (drug screening, background check, and physical).
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and easily get on and off forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and correctly operate the bagger packaging machines.
• Perform quality checks and document on Quality Control Log.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible paperwork.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Job description

Join our dynamic food manufacturing team at Diamond Pet Foods as a Machine Operator specializing in Packaging/Bagging in our Treat Plant section! Opening is for Day Shift with working hours of 4:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Thursday. This energetic role offers an exciting opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art equipment in a fast‑reasonably‑paced, quality and safety‑focused environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring high‑quality packaging, efficient materials handling, and seamless production flow. Duties may also include performing routine maintenance on equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring consistent production standards. If you thrive in a hands‑on setting and are passionate about precision manufacturing, this position is perfect for you! We are committed to fostering a positive workplace where your skills contribute directly to our success.

Pay Rate

$20.00 per hour

Full‑time

Benefits

• Medical
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Long‑Term Disability
• 401k
• Profit Sharing
• Paid PTO
• Sick Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Uniforms
• Safety Incentive Bonus
• Boot Vouchers
• Prescription Safety Glasses
• Cross Training Program
• Position Advancement/Change Program

Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficiently and correctly operate the bagger packaging machines.
• Perform routine adjustments and changeover (one product to another), such as sealer, conveyors, bag speed, and scale weights.
• Perform quality checks (seal checks, correct bag, bag weight, size, and shape; confirm absence of cross contamination or foreign material) and document on Quality Control Log as required.
• Perform metal detector checks and document on Critical Control Point Log.
• Adjust the printer, scale, and sealer as required.
• Ensure correct batch code on totes and efficiently switch from tote to tote on demand.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible paperwork – record shift production and bag waste.
• Keep workstation and surrounding area clean and safe at all times. Maintain assigned portion of master sanitation schedule.
• Report all safety violations and hazards to the supervisor immediately and participate in all safety programs and procedures. Must wear required PPE at all times.
• Perform all other additional duties and functions as assigned by management with a positive and professional attitude.

Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Overtime is mandatory and requires full participation.
• Cover for other employees’ absences when called upon whether preplanned or on short notice.
• Accept temporary assignment changes to assist other areas of the plant, maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Cross‑train in other job duties as required. This position is required to cross‑train as required by management and assist in all other areas as directed.
• Complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and be conscientious about assignments.
• Understand, follow, and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and HACCP (CCPs) in accordance with company policy.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment screening (drug screening, background check, and physical).
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and easily get on and off forklifts.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the team and supervisor.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily indoors near operating equipment, loud noises, and loose particles.
• Work performed requires employees to operate in a variety of temperatures.
• Long periods of standing may be required.
• Employees are required to wear a bump‑cap, hearing protection, safety‑shoes/boots (boot voucher available), and safety glasses at all times.