Production Operator - Packaging (All Shifts)

Aurora Dairy Corp.; Switzler (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Organic Dairy in Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Production Operator - Packaging for all shifts. The role involves operating filling equipment, monitoring quality, and ensuring GMP compliance to maintain product integrity.

Responsibilities include dye checks, hourly titration of sanitize tanks, case packing, palletizing, milk receiving, and documenting procedures while coordinating with lab and processing teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to comprehend GMP standard and quality control measures.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate/ CIP of half gallon & gallon filling equipment and protocols.
• Maintain proper carton supply following script without interfering with production.
• Perform Dye checks and titrate sanitize tank hourly.
• Perform case packer and blow mold duties and palletize.
• Maintain communication with lab, processing and case packers.
• Milk receiving responsibilities.
• Complete all required documentation.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Multitasking

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Production Operator - Packaging (All Shifts)

Regular Full-Time Columbia, MO, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $23.00 Hourly

About Aurora Organic Dairy

Aurora Organic Dairy is committed to delivering organic dairy integrity, from cow to carton, to everyone, everywhere. Guided by our focus on animals, people, and planet, we produce high-quality organic dairy products while caring for our cows, supporting our employees, investing in our communities, and operating with responsible stewardship. Our team is driven by values that include organic commitment, compassion, teamwork, excellence, transparency, entrepreneurial thinking, and stewardship. At AOD, every role contributes to meaningful work that supports safe, high-quality food, a respectful workplace, and a more sustainable future.

Purpose:

The operator is responsible for equipment operation while maintaining quality standards, adhering to recognized GMP standards and performing the required procedures to ensure the integrity of the product.

• All plant personnel have the responsibility to monitor and report any deviations from our Food Safety and Food Quality (HACCP & SQF) programs to your immediate supervisor.
• Monitor and report any deviation from the Food Safety & Food Quality program.
  • Responsible for operation/ CIP of half gallon & gallon filling equipment and protocols.
  • Maintain proper customer carton supply following script without interfering with production and efficiencies.
  • Perform Dye checks as well as Titrate Sanitize tank every hour.
  • Perform case packer and blow mold duties and will be required to palletize.
  • Maintain constant communication with lab, processing and case packers.
  • Milk receiving responsibilities.
  • Complete all required documentation.

Knowledge and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to comprehend GMP standard and quality control measures.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to handle multiple tasks

EEOC

Aurora Organic Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. The company prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The company also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, consistent with applicable law.