Powder Packaging Operator

Grassland International; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. is seeking a powder packaging equipment operator in Greenwood, WI to run packaging lines and perform preventative maintenance to ensure quality and efficiency.

The role requires adherence to safety and quality standards, documentation, and the ability to operate multiple machines while maintaining production goals. Grassland emphasizes equal employment opportunities and a commitment to compliant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year manufacturing/industrial operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Comply with good manufacturing, safety and quality assurance practices.
• Verify quality control items such as product weights, coding and packaging.
• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of equipment and processes; perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain proper documentation in all formats of recordkeeping.
• Operate equipment to meet production goals and objectives.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot basic machine malfunctions.
• Contribute to general cleaning and good housekeeping throughout the facility.
• Follow SOPs and complete required training elements and competencies.
• Backfill within department as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Reading SOPs

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Scissor lift certification

Floor scrubber operation

Job description

The powder packaging equipment operator is responsible for the efficient operation and preventative maintenance of the powder packaging equipment. This individual is expected to conduct themselves in a matter which promotes the continuous improvement of Grassland’s mission for quality, safety and efficient production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety and quality assurance practices
• Verify quality control items such as product weights, coding and packaging
• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of equipment and processes, perform preventative maintenance
• Maintain proper documentation in all formats of recordkeeping
• Operate equipment at an efficient level to fulfill production goals and objectives
• Diagnose and troubleshoot basic machine malfunctions
• Contribute to general cleaning and good housekeeping practices throughout the facility
• Follow standard operating procedures and complete necessary training elements and competencies.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, backfill throughout department if needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of powder products, packaging operations, and troubleshooting ability
• Establish an understanding of product flows and the relationship between upstream and downstream equipment and processes involved
• Capable of prioritizing and effectively operating multiple machines and/or processes simultaneously
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality and efficiency
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance
• Ability to work with sanitation chemicals common to the food manufacturing industry
• Maintain necessary powered industrial vehicle certifications oex. forklift, scissor lift, floor scrubber
• Demonstrate the Qualified Individual’s responsibilities for the Preventative Control-Cleaning and Sanitation Program

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing and industrial machine operation experience preferred

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Full-Time, Permanent
Greenwood, WI

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Grassland complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.