Powder Packaging Technician

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals Inc. is seeking a Production Team Leader at the Gooding Whey Plant to oversee daily packaging operations and ensure safe, efficient production of powder products.

The role involves packaging, labeling, forklift handling, scale calibration, sanitation, and continuous improvement participation in a fast-paced dairy processing environment. Strong safety and attendance records are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.
• Desire to grow with the company.
• Willingness to attend training classes as needed.
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• Willingness to work night shift when needed.
• Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required.
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment.
• Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality.
• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed.
• Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Packages powder, seals bags, and hand stacks on pallets.
• Apply labels to packages.
• Operates forklift & stacks pallets in a safe and efficient manner.
• Clean remaining packaging equipment.
• Assists in restacking and re-bagging powder as necessary.
• Operate, calibrate, & clean scales in packaging & pre-weigh rooms.
• Operate J-truck safely & efficiently.
• Pre-weigh ingredients into smaller batches with precision & cleanliness.
• Vacuum pallets and individual bags thoroughly.
• Accurately select bags & pallets to be dumped.
• Breaks bags in a safe, effective, and timely manner-ensure all product is dumped out of every bag.
• Use utility tools safely and for appropriate task.
• Clean bag break, super sack un-loader, pneumatic convey lines, blender, hoppers, & other supporting equipment as needed.
• Operate equipment manually & by the HMI.
• Completes master sanitation in all processing areas & documents accordingly.
• Fill out all logs and paperwork legibly.
• Help maintain a good safe work environment.
• Takes active role in continuous improvement teams.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Attendance and safety

Willingness to training

People and communication skills

Night shift availability

Weekend/overtime readiness

Tools

Forklift operation

Equipment operation

Job description

Glanbia Nutritionals Inc. is seeking a Production Team Leader at the Gooding Whey Plant to oversee daily packaging operations and ensure safe, efficient production of powder products.

The role involves packaging, labeling, forklift handling, scale calibration, sanitation, and continuous improvement participation in a fast-paced dairy processing environment. Strong safety and attendance records are essential for success.