Cheese Packager - Nights

Agropur • Hull, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Cheese Packager in Hull, Iowa. The Cheese Packager I - Hull is responsible for packaging cheese products in a safe and efficient manner. Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and safe work practices. Cheese Packagers rotate duties within the department. Maintain a general knowledge of the cheese production process and procedures. Ensure that all products are packaged in the proper bag, proper box, and proper label with the proper manufacturing date, vat number and any other necessary information. Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed and passed on to the cheese supervisor properly and timely. Facilitate quality assurance tests such as scale checks and metal detector checks. Work with the packaging team to ensure proper sanitation of all packaging room equipment and conveyors. Work with the maintenance team to facilitate necessary preventative maintenance of packaging equipment. Assist in coordinating cooler organization and maintaining the cooler in good condition. Safely operate a forklift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Packaging cheese products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and safe work practices.
• Rotating duties within the department.
• Maintaining a general knowledge of the cheese production process and procedures.
• Ensuring that all products are packaged in the proper bag, proper box, and proper label with the proper manufacturing date, vat number and any other necessary information.
• Ensuring that all necessary paperwork is completed and passed on to the cheese supervisor properly and timely.
• Facilitating quality assurance tests such as scale checks and metal detector checks.
• Working with the packaging team to ensure proper sanitation of all packaging room equipment and conveyors.
• Working with the maintenance team to facilitate necessary preventative maintenance of packaging equipment.
• Assisting in coordinating cooler organization and maintaining the cooler in good condition.
• Safely operating a forklift.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED