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 operator runs filler machines that package products in plastic containers, poly-pack containers, and paper cartons, and supports bagging and debagging bottles for fluid milk packaging. The role includes maintaining, breaking down, and setting up machinery; troubleshooting operating issues; and processing finished or raw milk in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The operator helps maintain bottle flow, removes and recycles defective bottles, follows equipment and quality controls, communicates with production and cooler departments, raises production or safety concerns with management, and keeps the work area clean and sanitary. The scheduled workdays are Wednesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., with Sunday through Tuesday off. The starting rate is $25.05 per hour, increasing to $27.83 per hour after 90 days, plus a $0.50-per-hour shift differential for 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 effectively as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
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 shift.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, assist others when lifting, and manually stack and move cases up to 6–8 cases high.
Must be able to work in a wet environment maintained at 35–40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

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.
Support bagging and debagging bottles for fluid milk packaging.
Maintain, break down, and set up equipment and machinery.
Troubleshoot and resolve operating issues.
Process finished or raw milk in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Maintain the flow of bottles and remove and recycle defective bottles from the line.
Follow equipment and quality controls.
Communicate with other departments, including cooler and production, and meet daily deadlines.
Notify management of production and safety concerns or problems.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.