Packaging Operator - Night Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Schulenburg, TX

20h

About The Position

Packaging Operators are responsible for safety, operational efficiencies, quality standards, preventive maintenance, sanitation, and administrative support. Operators follow a development plan, cross-train, and complete certification in at least four job functions, requirements for qualifying for the Relief Operator position. They work as part of a team, sharing responsibilities, solving problems, achieving team goals, and supporting continuous process improvement. Operators may be assigned other work deemed necessary by the Supervisor or management to support team success. The position works in any functional area within the facility and requires operation of equipment, process monitoring, quality documentation, housekeeping, equipment inspections, and preventive maintenance. Operators must be trained and signed off to operate Fillers and Retorts as a minimum qualification. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., with possible Saturdays based on product demand. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour, with a performance evaluation and potential rate increase after 90 days to $24.04 or $24.37. A $0.50-per-hour shift differential is noted for shifts starting at 2 p.m. or later.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple tasks.
Proficiency in four direct areas of the production process.
Training and sign-off to operate Fillers and Retorts as a minimum qualification.
Successful cross-training and certification in at least four job functions to qualify for the Relief Operator position.

Nice To Haves

SAP software experience.
Two to three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Work in any functional area within the facility.
Participate in problem-solving to improve safety, quality, yields, and productivity.
Participate in focus, safety, quality, or other teams; be a member of at least one team supporting plant continuous improvement.
Demonstrate ownership of safety and quality, with a high degree of urgency.
Follow Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and procedures to ensure safe operations.
Position work, set up jobs, and adjust and operate equipment to ensure proper functioning and product manufacture.
Monitor statistical process information and report variations to the Supervisor or Quality Assurance Manager.
Monitor quality activities and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
Clean task areas daily, maintain orderly work areas, and perform detailed cleaning during CIP; follow housekeeping requirements and plant GMPs.
Inspect equipment as required and perform assigned preventive maintenance, submitting completed documentation.
Identify mechanical issues, recognize symptoms, list probable faulty functions, and conduct failure analysis for no more than five minutes before contacting Maintenance.
Complete cross-training and certifications in at least four job functions.
Operate Fillers and Retorts after required training and sign-off.
Complete other assignments determined necessary by the Supervisor or management to support team success.