Packaging Operator 2nd shift

Dairy Farmers of America•St. George, UT

11h

About The Position

The Packaging Operator runs and maintains packaging equipment safely and efficiently, including labelers, scales, conveyors, casers, stackers, coders, and related equipment. The role focuses on material usage documentation, product waste, sealing, coding, and weight control while ensuring products and packaging meet specifications and food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements. The operator obtains and loads packaging materials, monitors equipment and product flow, makes necessary adjustments, completes required logs and paperwork, and communicates shortages, malfunctions, or specification deviations. The position also contributes to process improvement and maintains safe working conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
Certification and/or license may be required during employment.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to write legibly for record keeping.
Ability to use company computer systems.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

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 material onto machines in a timely manner 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, and specification deviations to the Production Supervisor, maintenance, or other operators verbally or in writing.
Inspect packaging, coding, and seals for conformance to specifications and make necessary adjustments.
Ensure the correct packaging materials are used for each product.
Operate wrappers, watch for jams, and thread wrap effectively to prevent downtime caused by operator error.
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.
Identify opportunities to improve processes using a continuous improvement mindset.
Immediately report food safety and food quality issues to management.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with applicable state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.