Packaging Operator - Protein

About the Company

At Hilmar Cheese Company, we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, we have been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the-art production facilities convert locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein, and lactose. The cheese and ingredients we produce create retail and food service products, from sliced and shredded cheeses to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries. Throughout our growth, we have remained committed to our mission and values, which unite our people and guide all that we do.

About the Role

A typical day for the Protein Packaging Operator involves operating the packaging process and associated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging systems to ensure adequately sealed and properly filled bags and totes.
• Maintain accurate and complete paperwork.
• Learn and operate computer-related controls.
• Improve knowledge and understanding of all dryer process equipment and protein in general.
• Maintain and monitor all QC and production programs per HCC standards.
• Maintain equipment and work environment cleanliness.
• Ensure proper product handling to minimize product loss.
• Follow GMP guidelines and all company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Actively participate in training and development programs, including activities, classes, and events held before, during, after shifts, and on scheduled days off.
• Help coach and train teammates, and participate in on-the-job and buddy training.
• Prioritize food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. Report any food safety incidents, observations, or opportunities to leadership or teammates, and participate in root cause analysis and improvement activities.
• Prioritize safety above all other job duties by maintaining a safety-first approach, reporting any safety issues or observations, and following up as needed.

Requirements

• Proficient English skills to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• SAP experience.
• Dairy manufacturing experience.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Stand and walk almost the entire workday.
• Work in any job tasks within the cheese plant, including at heights and in small areas.
• Perform pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, handling, grasping, twisting/turning, and repetitive bending.

Food safety is a companywide responsibility, and each employee must know their role in manufacturing and distributing safe, wholesome, and high-quality products.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $24.71 - $28.20 per hour. The final compensation offered within this range will depend on factors including the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.