Packaging Room Operator

Valley Queen • Milbank, SD

89d

About The Position

This position is responsible for a variety of tasks to package quality cheese that meets customer expectations and supports the achievement of the company’s vision, mission and values.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required for this position.
• Maintain current forklift certification.

Nice To Haves

• Desire two or more years in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with food grade products is preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, line, fill and seal 640-pound boxes of cheese according to SOPs.
• Operate packaging room production equipment according to SOPs.
• Monitor box weight targets according to cheese types.
• Maintain good communications with lead and/or supervisor to ensure a safe, continuous product flow and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Complete and maintain appropriate paperwork and documentation to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Actively participate in extraneous prevention and solids recovery.
• Operate and monitor assigned food safety preventative controls including verification activities, equipment operation, records requirements and corrective action database.
• Comply with all company safety rules to achieve no injuries and no lost-time accidents.
• Understand and adhere to all GMPs and food safety policies and procedures and perform all work in a manner that ensures the highest standard of food safety and quality.
• Perform regular CIP and general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Safely handle, prepare and use chemicals while wearing proper PPE.
• Assist in training of new or untrained packaging room employees.
• Attend and/or complete required safety and quality training sessions by the assigned deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED