Packaging Operator 2nd shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $22.85

Differential

Excellent benefits

PTO

7 paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring for a packaging operator in Saint George, UT. Starting pay is $22.85 per hour with differential. This role involves running and maintaining packaging equipment, conducting weight and packaging quality checks, and ensuring accurate record-keeping in SOPs.

We offer great benefits, PTO, seven paid holidays and opportunities for growth within a safety-focused environment. Applicants should be able to work in a fast-paced team setting and adhere to GMP standards.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Order packaging material from storage as needed.
• Visually inspect packaging materials for printing defects.
• Ensure proper sizing of product containers.
• Load packaging material onto machines to prevent line stoppages.
• Observe operation and adjust equipment to meet specs.
• Perform weight checks and adjust as needed.
• Document changes in product flow and equipment issues.
• Inspect packs for conformance to specs and adjust as required.
• Ensure correct packaging materials are used for each product.
• Monitor wrapper operations and prevent downtime due to jams.
• Maintain logs and ensure paperwork is clear and accurate.
• Document information in SOPs and logs.
• Analyze data to improve quality and throughput.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Report food safety/quality issues to management promptly.
• Maintain safe working conditions per regulations and GMP.

Skills

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Company systems

Fast-paced environment

Clear communication

Following directions

Math skills

English literacy

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Warehouse/production experience

Certification/licence may be required

Job description

WE ARE GROWING

Starting pay $22.85 plus differential

Great benefits

PTO

7 Paid Holidays

Opportunities for growth

GENERAL PURPOSE

Run and maintain packaging equipment, which includes labelers, scales, conveyors, casers, stackers, coders, and other related packaging items, safely and efficiently in relation to material usage documentation, product waste, sealing, coding, and weight control.

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans