Packager 2nd Shift

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Shullsburg, WI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Packager performs all or any cheese packaging tasks required to package cheese per company specifications and standards. This role is responsible for ensuring the daily packaging schedule is completed efficiently, inspecting equipment for proper operation and safety, and adhering to operational procedures, sanitation, safety, GMPs, and quality policies.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent skills by experience.
Must be able to read, interpret and understand written and oral directions.
Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies.
Must demonstrate basic math skills to calculate production yields, and understand weights and measures.
Must be able to communicate verbally, understand, and write in the English language.
Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow through to assure daily packaging schedule is completed in a cost effective manner.
Using established packaging standards bag or box cheese and place in proper storage.
Complete all jobs as assigned.
Inspect all equipment to assure proper operation and safety.
Follow operational procedures and complete required paperwork.
Ensure sanitation, safety, GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and quality policies and procedures are followed.
Follow all safety procedures.
Ensure accurate counts and weights on production are recorded.
Communicate with supervisor and/or peers on customer orders and needs as necessary.
Assure operator check lists, calibrations, etc. are completed as required.
Accountable for proper operation and maintenance of equipment, i.e. scale, printer, sealers, crumbler, etc.
Report any non-compliant, defective, or sub-standard product immediately to Packaging Leader.
Perform daily and periodic cleaning and sanitation tasks per Master Sanitation Schedule.
Assist in any other areas of the manufacturing plant when necessary.