Night Shift Dairy Packaging Operator | Growth & Benefits

Byrne Branding; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Education support

Job summary

Byrne, a Central New York dairy company, is seeking a Packaging Operator in Cortland, NY. You will set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot packaging equipment following SOPs to ensure efficient dairy product packaging.

Responsibilities include monitoring case packing lines, performing basic maintenance, recording production data, and upholding GMP and food safety requirements. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, benefits from day 1, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• 0-1 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors case packing equipment and Baumer machinery to efficiently package dairy products into cases, cartons, or secondary packaging configurations according to production specifications.
• Conducts quality control inspections of case packer and Baumer equipment output, checking for proper case formation, product placement, seal integrity, and overall package quality while removing any defective cases from the production line.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks on case packers and Baumer systems including cleaning, sanitizing, lubrication, and basic troubleshooting to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Accurately records production data, case counts, batch numbers, and equipment performance metrics on paperwork or computer systems while maintaining detailed logs of packaging runs and any operational issues.
• Follows strict food safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including proper hand hygiene, wearing required personal protective equipment, and maintaining clean work areas around case packing equipment to prevent contamination.
• Collaborates with production team members, supervisors, and maintenance staff to coordinate case packing schedules, communicate equipment malfunctions, and ensure smooth workflow from primary packaging through final case packing and palletizing operations.

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Byrne, a Central New York dairy company, is seeking a Packaging Operator in Cortland, NY. You will set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot packaging equipment following SOPs to ensure efficient dairy product packaging.

Responsibilities include monitoring case packing lines, performing basic maintenance, recording production data, and upholding GMP and food safety requirements. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, benefits from day 1, and growth opportunities.