Meadow Gold Dairy in Salt Lake City, UT, is hiring for an adaptable Packaging Operator to be part of our corrugation crew. The Employee will be responsible for building new case boxes, loading and unloading boxes, filling, stacking, wrapping, and loading full boxes promptly, and cleaning the work area daily. ALL TASKS DEEMED NECESSARY BY MANAGEMENT. other
relevant dues as assigned. Other relevant dues assigned.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESโข Order packaging material (paper, poly, cartons) from storage as needed
โข Visually inspect boxes, cartons, and other packaged materials for printing defects
โข Ensure proper sizing of product containers
โข Load packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages
โข Observe operation of equipment and perform necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met
โข Perform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as needed
โข Communicate any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or deviations from specifications to Production Supervisor, maintenance, or other operators verbally and/or in writing
โข Inspect packaging, coding, and seals to verify conformance to specifications, and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
โข Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced
โข Working knowledge and experience with wrapper operations; watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent cost downtime due to handler error
โข Ensure machine is supplied with correct material needed to run and complete logbooks as required
โข Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information
โข Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's
โข Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
โข Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
โข Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
โข Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
โข Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
โข The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEโข High school diploma or equivalent preferred
โข Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
โข Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
Meadow Gold Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters, and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients, and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm owners.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world.
It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!
SCHEDULE:M-F 4AM-12PM OFF SAT & SUN
COMPENSATION:$23.71/hour.
+ $0.50/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am.
BENEFITS:- Union pension plan - fully funded by the employer.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits - company pays 80% of the premium.
- Employee referral program.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment within a team.
- Bending, turning, lifting.
- Must be able to continually lift 50 lbs., along with other duties assigned by management
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans.