1st shift Packaging Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•St. George, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for running and maintaining packaging equipment, including labelers, scales, conveyors, casers, stackers, and coders. The operator will ensure efficient material usage, product waste control, proper sealing, coding, and weight control.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
Able to effectively work in a team environment
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
Able to use company computer systems
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to follow directions
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

Order packaging material (paper, poly, cartons) from storage as needed
Visually inspect boxes, cartons, and other packaged materials for printing defects
Ensure proper sizing of product containers
Load packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages
Observe operation of equipment and perform necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met
Perform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as needed
Communicate any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or deviations from specifications to Production Supervisor, maintenance, or other operators verbally and/or in writing
Inspect packaging, coding, and seals to verify conformance to specifications, and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced
Monitor wrapper operations, watch for jams, and effectively thread wrap to prevent downtime
Ensure machine is supplied with correct material needed to run and complete logbooks as required
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes using a continuous improvement mindset
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements