Packaging Operator - Protein

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.•Hilmar, CA

5d•$25 - $28

About The Position

The Protein Packaging Operator is primarily responsible for operating the packaging process and associated equipment. The role supports accurate packaging, product quality, food safety, sanitation, and safe operations within the cheese plant. Employees are expected to participate in training and development, contribute to continuous improvement, and help coach and train teammates. The position requires working 12-hour variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

Proficient English skills to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work 12-hour variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
Ability to stand and walk almost the entire workday.
Physical capability to perform any job tasks within the cheese plant.
Ability to work at heights and in fairly small areas.
Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, handle and grasp, twist or turn, and perform repetitive bending.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
SAP experience.
Dairy manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Operate packaging systems to ensure bags and totes are properly filled and sealed.
Maintain accurate and complete paperwork.
Learn and operate computer-related controls.
Continuously improve knowledge and understanding of dryer process equipment and protein.
Maintain and monitor quality control and production programs according to HCC standards.
Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and the work environment.
Handle products properly to minimize product loss.
Follow GMP guidelines and company policies in the employee handbook.
Participate actively in the training and development program, including activities, classes, and events held before, during, or after shifts and on scheduled days off.
Help coach and train teammates and participate in on-the-job buddy training.
Follow food safety and sanitation policies and procedures; communicate incidents, observations, or opportunities and participate in root cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
Prioritize safety, report safety issues and observations, and follow up with the team.