Packaging Operator - 1st Shift

DreamPak; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Comprehensive benefits

401K retirement program

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

DreamPak in New Berlin, Wisconsin is seeking a 1st Shift Packaging Operator to support our growing line of liquid food and beverage innovations.

The shift runs 5:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and the role offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off and holiday pay. You will help set up machines, monitor production, and ensure food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and collaborate with others.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust machines.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning according to SOPs.
• Monitor equipment throughout production.
• Load supplies into machines and handle molds/cutting surfaces.
• Test and measure finished products and document activities.
• Back up other operators and sanitation personnel as needed.
• Adhere to food safety, CGMPs, and quality standards.
• Report any food safety problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you interested in launching new and innovative products to the market? Changing the food and beverage industry? At DreamPak, we aspire to bring liquid food and beverage innovations to the market and make consumers lives more efficient, simple and enjoyable. We have stayed true to the idea that liquid concentrates represent the future of the beverage and dietary supplement world. This singular focus has allowed us to expand from a single product contract manufacturing shop into a technology and innovation driven, vertically integrated company serving a wide range of markets and categories. We're looking for the best and brightest to take our company to the next level.

Due to growth, it has created a need for a 1st Shift Packaging Operator position. The shift is 5:00 AM - 2:30 PM. The position comes with a competitive hourly wage, full comprehensive benefits program, 401K retirement program, paid time off and holiday pay. If you are selected for an interview, other information will be shared throughout the interviewing process. More details are listed below for reference.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Set up and adjust machines
• Performing daily and weekly cleaning according to SOPs
• Monitor equipment throughout production.
• Load supplies into machines either by hand or using hoists, replace molds and cutting surfaces, and act as a link in a chain that involves several manufacturing processes and other operators.
• Test and measure finished products and record their activities and manufacturing stages.
• Acts as the back up to the other Production Operators, Sanitation Technicians and temporary packaging personnel during absences to ensure the integrity of the SQF system.
• Responsible for adhering food safety, CGMPs, employee safety, quality standards, sanitary practices and customer specifications.
• Report any food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills are required.
• The ability to multi-task, work independently and collaborate with team members across functional groups is desired.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of one-year experience in production operations, preferably in food and beverage manufacturing.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Technical Skills
• Self-Development
• Adaptability
• Collaboration