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We are looking for motivated individuals who are detail-oriented and exhibit a strong desire to learn and grow. While managing a 24/7 production operation, the Daisy Brand Packaging Team strives to provide a work-life balance with an average of 45 hours/week. Come work with state-of-the-art equipment where there are opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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Learn to run Daisy Brand's state-of-the-art packaging machines while earning competitive pay and industry leading benefits. Apply through this job posting to be considered for an entry level role.
The Daisy Brand Machine Operator, also referred to as the Packaging Technician, has the primary responsibility of product staging, machine set up, operating, cleaning, and sanitizing the filling machines. The operator will work in a team of 3-6 people who manage the filling and packaging of sour cream and cottage cheese.
Principal Duties:

• Set up, troubleshoot, operate, and change over automated filler, box forming, and packing equipment.
• Manual loading of packaging materials i.e., cups, foil, shippers, etc.
• Stage packaging supplies utilizing pallet jacks.
• Perform and record production and quality controls.
• Clean and sterilize packaging equipment manually and clean in place.
• Preventative machine maintenance.
• Follow Daisy Brand food safety and quality protocols.
• Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; maintenance-related background preferred.
• Packaging machine operation and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Attention to detail regarding machine operation, and outgoing package quality.
• Must be able to understand and follow all GMP and Safety requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, bend, lift, and twist throughout shift.
• Must be able to multitask while working with a team.
• Experience in food/dairy production environment preferred.

Pay Rate:
Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. Entry level positions from $20/hr.
10% premium pay on off-hours work.
15% premium pay on weekend work.
Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories - sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we've earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.
At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect.
At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn't accidental; it's actively supported and shared.
To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people-first benefits package that includes:

• A no deductible, $0premium option for employee only medical coverage

• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs

• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions

• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance

• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment

• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off

• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement

• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities

• Fitness and wellness incentives

• And more.

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.