Packing Operator

Land O'Lakes•Hicksville, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packing Operator is responsible for the smooth operation of daily scheduling needs and coordinates the day-to-day work for all fillers, satisfying production needs and maintaining consistent levels of service production needs. Responsible for ensuring operational compliance to all food safety policies and procedures. This role is at a Dairy Foods manufacturing facility for Land O’Lakes, creating dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there’s power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people’s lives.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
6+ months of work experience in any industry
Basic computer and math skills
Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Nice To Haves

1+ year of food manufacturing work experience
Forklift experience

Responsibilities

Follow HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
Comply with food and personal safety procedures, company policies, and regulations.
Conduct machine set-up and pre-operational checks to ensure sanitary conditions and readiness for production.
Operate coders and verify inkjet date codes and glue machines are functioning correctly.
Perform temperature checks as per SOPs to ensure food safety.
Observe for product defects such as paneling cups, open seals, or any deviation from quality standards.
Ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with compliance standards.
Verify the correct product is being packed according to the production schedule and execute product changeovers as required.
Operate all packing equipment in the department including but not limited to:
Assist with kitchen or production support tasks as directed by floor supervisors or production management.