Packaging Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

PET Dairy is hiring a Packaging Operator to operate packaging machinery and equipment, process raw or finished materials, and help ensure products meet quality and production requirements. The role involves setting up, maintaining, and breaking down equipment, troubleshooting operating issues, and communicating with other departments to meet daily deadlines. Operators follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, quality, sanitation, and safety requirements. The schedule offers either a first shift, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until finish, or a second shift, Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. until finish. Saturdays may be required as needed. The listed pay rate is $19.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug, background, and criminal screenings.
Ability to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a wet environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime as required and occasional weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Working knowledge and experience with wrapper operations.

Responsibilities

Order packaging materials such as paper, poly, and cartons from storage as needed.
Visually inspect boxes, cartons, and other packaged materials for printing defects.
Ensure product containers are properly sized.
Load packaging materials onto machines promptly to prevent line stoppages.
Observe equipment operation and make adjustments to meet product specifications.
Perform net weight control checks and adjust equipment as needed.
Communicate changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or specification deviations to the Production Supervisor, maintenance staff, or other operators verbally or in writing.
Inspect packaging, coding, and seals for conformance to specifications and adjust equipment as needed.
Ensure the correct packaging materials are used for each product.
Operate wrappers, watch for jams, and thread wrap correctly to prevent downtime.
Keep machines supplied with the correct materials and complete required logbooks.
Complete paperwork clearly, legibly, accurately, and with all required information.
Document required information in accordance with SOPs.
Analyze process and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput and troubleshoot issues.
Help identify process improvement opportunities using a continuous improvement mindset.
Report food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA GMPs and applicable corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.