Packaging Operator at a Fast-Growing Dairy Facility

fairlife; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Employee assistance

Life insurance

HSA funding

Free product

Job summary

fairlife, LLC in Webster, NY is seeking a Packaging Operator for a 12-hour day shift on a rotating schedule. You will operate, set up, troubleshoot, and clean packaging lines, ensuring products meet specifications and quality standards.

Role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, basic math, and likely an Industrial Truck Operator License. Base pay range is $24–$25 per hour with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computational skills including simple math and reasoning required.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate training period.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and elevate accordingly for those requiring additional expertise.
• Must work in a safe, efficient manner while adhering to all safety procedures.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an Industrial Truck Operator License.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, GMP rules.
• Report to and follow the directions of the Production Supervisors.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely operate moving equipment and make the appropriate adjustments within process limits in order to package accurate and defect-free cases with sleeved bottles.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality conformity to specifications and standard operating procedures for all packaged products.
• Inspect packaged product throughout the process including filled bottles, sleeved bottles, formed cases, shrink wrapped cases, and full pallets to verify all meet finished specifications then adjust the process as needed while escalating issues to a supervisor.
• Supply packaging equipment with materials such as sleeves, corrugate, shrink film, glue, pallets, and stretch wrap.
• Periodically count and record all finished or rejected materials.
• Clean the packaging equipment, ancillary tools, conveyors, and surrounding areas. Maintain the entire packaging line in audit ready condition both during and after production.
• Proactively monitor the production line, packaging equipment, and surrounding conveyors to watch for any problems including backups, jams, or rejects. Efficiently resolve stoppages and continue production in a timely manner while recording all downtime reasons.
• Stop and address machines when faults occur, clear machine jams, then report malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor and/or technician.
• Troubleshoot problems, perform minor repairs using the correct tools, and participate in Preventive Maintenance on the packaging equipment.
• Demonstrate proactive monitoring skills, using visual observation of gauges and listening to mechanical sounds to ensure equipment is functioning properly. Inform maintenance of suspected issues if unable to correct.
• Aid in the training of new personnel or upskilling of team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

HS diploma/GED

Verbal and written communication

Basic math

Operate equipment

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Industrial Truck License

Ambiguity tolerance

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

fairlife, LLC in Webster, NY is seeking a Packaging Operator for a 12-hour day shift on a rotating schedule. You will operate, set up, troubleshoot, and clean packaging lines, ensuring products meet specifications and quality standards.

Role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, basic math, and likely an Industrial Truck Operator License. Base pay range is $24–$25 per hour with bonus eligibility.