Packaging Line Operator - Full-time / Part-time

We have a full-time/part-time opening for a Packaging Line Operator.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

SUMMARY Under direction of the Creamery Manager, the Packaging Line Operator is responsible for processing cheese, operating machines and cleaning. Job includes performing one or more packaging functions such as boxing, running filling line and cranking, while following company safety and quality programs, along with productivity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties as assigned): -Sets-up and dismantles machines, cleans and sanitizes prior and after using. -Makes sure machinery runs efficiently and detects malfunctions when they occur. -Enters proper code dates, uses appropriate packaging such as film, label, boxes, tape. -Runs machinery based on process, weight and pack size. -Controls the weight, takes frequent measurements and adjusts machinery accordingly. -Feeds packaging into machine and product on conveyor, controls seal, packaging and coding quality and accuracy. -Places container and product properly in boxes, builds pallets according to specs. -Tallies number of cases per pallet, writes pallet tags. -Completes all quality and accounting paperwork. -Does environmental cleaning. -Washes cheese bags and storage tanks. -Prepares ingredients, records lot # on make sheet and/or accounting sheet. -Takes pH, temperature, moisture on product to control the process. -Assembles pipes, connects vats, pumps, and other equipment based on process. -Performs environmental cleaning following company Quality Plan. -Follows all procedures and GMP's, along with company Safety & Quality Plan. -Collects samples for QC, as needed. -Coordinates with cheese makers. -Helps in other departments, as needed.