Multipack Operator - 2nd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Schulenburg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring for a packaging and repacking operator in Texas. You will unpack and label jars, operate packaging equipment, and prepare multipacks for shipping. You’ll ensure accurate labeling, FIFO inventory, and maintain clean, safe work areas. Opportunity to train new operators and work within a team.

Hours: 2PM–10PM, Monday–Friday; pay starts at $18.00/hour with a raise to $20.16/hour after 90 days. Must pass pre-employment checks and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions with common sense.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen are required.
• Ability to use ERP systems and basic computer navigation.

Responsibilities

• Unpack and label filled jars to be packed.
• Operate Arpac indexer and sealer machine.
• Pack multipacks into cases and tape closed.
• Apply finished UPC labels to all cases.
• Inspect finished product before cased and palletized.
• Ensure FIFO on all supplies.
• Maintain tray label rack and proper tags on partial boxes.
• Clean spills and breaks in the work area.
• Report machine and quality problems to Supervisor and submit work orders.
• Operate hand-held scanning device for inventory accuracy.
• Follow DFA GMPs and regulatory sanitation requirements.
• Perform Master Sanitation tasks when production is idle.
• Maintain a safe environment and perform duties safely.
• Assist in training new operators.
• Work in a team-based structure and contribute to team efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing English

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Repacking and production of multipack products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Unpack and label filled jars to be packed.
• Operate Arpac indexer and sealer machine.
• Pack multipacks into cases and tape closed.
• Apply finished UPC labels to all cases.
• Inspects finished product before being cased and palletized.
• Ensures that FIFO practice is used on all supplies.
• Maintains the organization of the tray label rack and ensures proper tags are on all partial boxes.
• Cleans all spills and breaks as they occur in the immediate work area.
• Reports machine and quality problems to Supervisor as they occur and submits work orders as necessary.
• Operates hand-held scanning device to maintain accurate inventory.
• Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
• Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
• Assists in training new operator.
• Ability to function in a team-based structure and positively contribute to team based efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Hours

Hours 2PM - 10PM - MONDAY - FRIDAY/ Hours & Days may vary due to Product Demand

Pay

• $18.00/hour
• Hourly Increase to $20.16/Hour at 90 Days of Employment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Ability to use computer based ERP systems and basic computer navigation.
• 18 years or older.
• Reliable transportation.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans