ESL Packaging Operator

About the role

$19–$25/hour base pay (based on experience), plus $2.00/hour shift differential for night shifts. Day and Night Shifts Available!

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain production equipment such as sleevers, case packers, de-palletizers, wrappers and other related equipment within the Dairy Plant.
• Contribute to overall department production goals and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all required work safe practices.
• Closely monitor the dairy production process and adjust equipment as necessary.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and other general packaging items in the process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Reassemble equipment after maintenance, clean up, and changeovers.
• Ensure concentrations are taken with each CIP, monitoring flow & temperature.
• Perform preventative maintenance, line changeovers, and environmental cleanup.
• Program new pallet patterns as new business arises.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
• Follow Quality Assurance standards and collect required samples, as needed, for Quality Assurance testing.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ months experience in dairy, manufacturing or another related field preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to communicate when necessary to complete duties.
• Able to work in a cold and wet environment for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to work in various temperature-controlled zones ranging from cold to hot.
• Demonstrates a mechanical aptitude and can work and maneuver in tight and awkward areas and positions.
• Ability to operate equipment at recommended speeds and communicate mechanical and operational defects as they arise.
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to frequently reach up to 31-77 inches.
• Regularly stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl.
• Occasionally sit and occasionally climb ladders or work on a platform.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Skills

• None specifically listed in the job description.

Benefits

• Health insurance paid for by Shamrock Foods Co.
• Profit Sharing.
• Paid Time Off.
• Growth opportunities.
• Continued education.
• Wellness programs.

Pay

$19–$25/hour base pay (based on experience), plus $2.00/hour shift differential for night shifts.

Schedule

Day and Night Shifts Available!