Filling Machine Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Salt Lake City, UT

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Meadow Gold Dairy in Salt Lake City, Utah, is hiring an adaptable Filling Machine Operator / Bagger & Debagger for its Packaging Department. The operator runs filler machines that package products in plastic containers, poly-pack containers, and paper cartons, and helps maintain, break down, and set up equipment while troubleshooting operational issues. The role includes processing finished or raw milk in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), supporting bottle bagging and debagging, maintaining bottle flow, removing and recycling defective bottles, and applying equipment and quality controls. The operator communicates with other departments, including cooler and production, meets daily deadlines, raises production or safety concerns with management, and keeps the work area clean and sanitary. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with Sunday through Tuesday off. Starting pay is $25.05 per hour; after 90 days, the rate is $27.83 per hour, plus a $0.50-per-hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as an effective team member.
Must pass pre-employment screenings, including drug, background, and criminal checks.
Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach, and bend for virtually the entire shift.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, assist others with lifting when necessary, and manually stack and move cases up to 6–8 cases high.
Must be able to work in a wet environment and in temperatures maintained at 35–40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, processing, or warehouse experience is preferred.
Previous food manufacturing, processing, or warehouse experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate filler machines to package products in plastic containers, poly-pack containers, and paper cartons.
Maintain, break down, and set up equipment and machinery; troubleshoot and resolve operating issues.
Process finished or raw milk while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Support bagging and debagging bottles for fluid milk packaging.
Maintain the flow of bottles, remove defective bottles from the line, and recycle defective bottles.
Use equipment and quality controls.
Communicate with other departments, including cooler and production, and meet daily deadlines.
Notify management of production or safety concerns and problems.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.