Filling Machine Operator

Meadow Gold•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Meadow Gold Dairy in Salt Lake City, Utah, is hiring an adaptable Filling Machine Operator/Bagger and Debagger for its Packaging Department. The role operates filler machines to place products into plastic containers, poly-pack containers, and paper cartons, and processes finished or raw milk in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The operator maintains, breaks down, and sets up equipment and machinery; troubleshoots operating issues; and supports the bagging and debagging of bottles for fluid milk packaging. The position also involves maintaining bottle flow and quality controls, removing and recycling defective bottles, communicating with other departments such as cooler and production, meeting daily deadlines, reporting production or safety concerns to management, and keeping the work area clean and sanitary. The schedule listed is Monday 4 p.m.–midnight, Tuesday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Wednesday noon–8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 6 a.m.–2 p.m. The posting lists $27.83 per hour, with a probationary-period starting rate of $25.05 per hour (90% of the pay bracket), advancing to $27.83 after successful completion of probation. A $0.50-per-hour shift differential applies to hours worked between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Requirements

Able 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 virtually throughout 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.
May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous manufacturing, processing, or warehouse experience 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.
Process finished or raw milk while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Maintain, break down, and set up equipment and machinery, and troubleshoot and resolve operating issues.
Support bagging and debagging bottles for fluid milk packaging.
Maintain bottle flow and quality controls; remove defective bottles from the line and recycle them.
Communicate effectively with other departments, including cooler and production.
Meet daily deadlines and notify management of production or safety concerns or problems.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.