Packaging Operator: Codes, Weights & Quality Control

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Operator to run and maintain packaging equipment, including labelers, scales, conveyors, casers, stackers, coders, and related items.

You will ensure proper packaging materials, weight control, coding, and compliance with SOPs. Responsibilities include inspecting packaging for defects, loading materials, adjusting equipment for product specifications, recording logbooks, and communicating changes to supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

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 perform 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

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Math skills

English language

Education

High school diploma

Certification/licensing may be required

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Operator to run and maintain packaging equipment, including labelers, scales, conveyors, casers, stackers, coders, and related items.

You will ensure proper packaging materials, weight control, coding, and compliance with SOPs. Responsibilities include inspecting packaging for defects, loading materials, adjusting equipment for product specifications, recording logbooks, and communicating changes to supervisors.