Bagger/Debagger

Dairy Farmers of America•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

PET Dairy is hiring a Bagger/Debagger to operate equipment used to bag and debag finished bottles, keep production moving, and remove defective bottles from the line. The role includes setting up and breaking down equipment, troubleshooting basic to moderate operating issues, performing routine cleaning and minor repairs, and ensuring products meet quality standards. The employee follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable food safety, quality, sanitation, and health and safety requirements while communicating with other departments and meeting production deadlines. The position pays $20.00 per hour and is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2 p.m. until finish, with Saturdays as needed. Flexible hours, including overtime and occasional weekends and holidays, may be required. PET Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America, a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience preferred but not required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug, background, and criminal screenings.
Ability to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a wet environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime as required and occasional weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

Operate bagging and debagging equipment and maintain the flow of production.
Handle products carefully to avoid damage during bagging and debagging.
Monitor the process to ensure quality standards, including proper sealing and labeling.
Inspect products for flaws or impurities.
Remove defective bottles from the production line and place them in a recycling bin.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning and minor repairs.
Maintain familiarity with applicable equipment and conduct quality inspections on related items.
Communicate with other departments, management, and employees, and report problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
Complete paperwork clearly, legibly, accurately, and with required information.
Document required information in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Help identify opportunities to improve processes using a continuous-improvement mindset.
Immediately report food safety and food quality issues to management.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with applicable state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA GMP and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.