Packaging Operator (Whey/Nights)
About The Position
The Protein Packaging Operator is primarily responsible for operating the packaging process and associated equipment. The role ensures bags and totes are adequately sealed and properly filled, maintains accurate paperwork, and requires learning and operating computer-related controls. The operator develops knowledge of dryer process equipment and protein, monitors quality-control and production programs, maintains equipment and work-area cleanliness, and handles product to minimize loss. The position includes following GMP guidelines, company policies, food-safety and sanitation procedures, and safety practices. Employees take ownership of their training and development, which may involve activities before, during, or after shifts and on scheduled days off. Operators also help coach and train teammates and participate in on-the-job buddy training. Food safety includes reporting incidents and observations and participating in root-cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
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 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 adequately sealed and properly filled.
- Maintain accurate and complete paperwork.
- Learn and operate computer-related controls.
- Continue improving knowledge and understanding of dryer process equipment and protein.
- Maintain and monitor quality-control and production programs according to HCC standards.
- Maintain equipment and work-environment cleanliness.
- Handle product properly to minimize product loss.
- Follow GMP guidelines and company policies in the employee handbook.
- Take an active role in training and development activities, classes, and events, including those 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 or observations, and participate in root-cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
- Prioritize safety, report safety issues and observations, and follow up with the team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
