Packaging Operator

PET Dairy; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities – we promo

Service recognition and employeeReward

Employee referral program

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

PET Dairy in Spartanburg, South Carolina is seeking a well-versed machine operator to operate and maintain packaging equipment, perform setup and line changes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure GMP-compliant production. You will inspect boxes and packaging materials, monitor weight, record logs, and communicate equipment changes to supervisors.

Shifts include 1st and 2nd with overtime as needed. The position offers $19.50 per hour, 401(k) with company contributions, paid vacation and holidays,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in a wet environment

Responsibilities

• Order packaging material from storage as needed
• Visually inspect boxes, cartons, and other packaging materials for defects
• Load packaging material onto machines to prevent line stoppages
• Observe operation of equipment and adjust to meet product specs
• Perform weight checks and adjust equipment as needed
• Document all required information clearly and accurately
• Analyze process data to improve quality and throughput
• Report food safety and quality issues to management

Job description

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Location

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Description

PET Dairy has an immediate job opening for well-versed machine operator to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. Machine operators will be responsible for processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.

PET Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At PET Dairy, we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

PAY RATE:$19.50 per hour

SCHEDULE: 1st Shift: Mon - Fri / 6am - Finish / Saturdays as needed

2nd Shift: Mon - Fri / 2pm - Finish / Saturdays as needed

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Order packaging material (paper, poly, cartons) from storage as needed
• Visually inspect boxes, cartons, and other packaged materials for printing defects
• Ensure proper sizing of product containers
• Load packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages
• Observe operation of equipment and perform necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met
• Perform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as needed
• Communicate any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or deviations from specifications to Production Supervisor, maintenance, or other operators verbally and/or in writing
• Inspect packaging, coding, and seals to verify conformance to specifications, and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
• Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced
• Working knowledge and experience with wrapper operations; watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent cost downtime due to handler error
• Ensure machine is supplied with correct material needed to run and complete logbooks as required
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$19.50 / hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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