Night Bagger Operator

Dairy Farmers of America • Zumbrota, MN

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About The Position

The Bagger Operator assists the dryer operator and dryer utility rover to ensure customers receive safe, sealed, quality cheese powders that meet DFA manufacturing specifications. The role involves operating and supporting bagging activities, maintaining clean and sanitary work areas, performing quality checks, handling product samples and packaging materials, and moving finished goods. The operator also assists with product shutdowns, washouts, and changeovers while following food safety, quality, sanitation, corporate, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work a full 12-hour shift.
• Ability to physically handle assigned duties, including cleaning.
• Ability to learn the theory and practices for operating and cleaning the position’s equipment, including new operations and equipment assigned by management.
• Ability to work safely and sanitarily.
• Ability to work proficiently, neatly, and accurately at required speeds.
• Ability to perform duties in a way that results in a high-quality product.
• Ability to work independently as required.
• Ability to learn and perform various department functions needed to carry out essential duties.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Follow DFA GMPs and comply with corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Assist and relieve the dryer operator and bagger.
• Maintain the top of the dryer by picking up clamps, gaskets, pipes, and other items.
• Keep the tower area and ground floor clean and sanitary, and put items away when not in use.
• Perform shutdowns between products and before wash-ups.
• Ensure product coding is correct and verify label accuracy.
• Collect product samples and ensure quality samples are taken and delivered to the lab.
• Manage waste.
• Monitor equipment for abuse, breakdowns, and other issues.
• Maintain operating records.
• Assist with washouts and changeovers.
• Label bags and totes.
• Carry out all QA checks in the bagging room.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Wrap pallets and move finished goods to the warehouse.
• Resupply packaging materials.

What This Job Offers

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