Machine Operator – Packaging/Bagger – Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid PTO

Safety Incentive Bonus

Boot Vouchers

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Meta, Missouri is seeking a Machine Operator for the Night Shift. This role involves operating packaging machinery, performing quality checks, and maintaining a safe working environment. Candidates must have experience in machinery operation, the ability to lift significant weight, and a valid driver's license. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, contributing to a positive workplace culture focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and operate forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate the bagger packaging machine.
• Perform quality checks and document as required.
• Maintain cleanliness at the workstation and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Operating packaging machinery

Quality control

Routine maintenance

Safety compliance

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Job description

Machine Operator Packaging/Bagger - Night Shift

Join our dynamic food manufacturing team at Diamond Pet Foods as a Machine Operator specializing in Packaging/Bagging! Opening is for Night Shift with working hours of 4:00 pm - 4:20 am. This energetic role offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a fast/reasonable-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

Plus $2.50 per hour night shift differential

Full-Time

Benefits

• Medical
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Long-Term Disability
• 401k
• Profit Sharing
• Paid PTO
• Sick Pay
• Paid Holiday's
• 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 machine.
• 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.
• Coat dry product with respective coating/flavoring material and transfer to UVA bagger.
• Retain product samples.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible paperwork - record shift production and bag waste.
• Keep workstation and surrounding area in a clean and safe manner 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.

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 (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and HACCP (CCP’s) in accordance with company policy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed primarily indoors near operating equipment, loud noises, and loose particles.
• Works performed requires employees to operate in 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.

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.