Packaging Technician

Position : Packaging TechnicianLocation : Turlock, CaliforniaRequisition ID: : 25402Packaging TechRotating Shift with Rotating Days OffGeneral Purpose: Properly package finished Cheese product as per packaging instructions while meeting safety and quality standards. Operate various packaging equipment, box finished and packaged cheese product. Assist the Packaging Lead Person and Scale Operator as needed and maintain the packaging room to 5S standards to maintain a safe, sanitary and efficient operation.Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate the ULMA

Operate the Quadrille

Operate the Snorkel Vac

Operate the Cryovac

Package finished cheese product

Box finished and packaged cheese product

Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive

Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment

Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan

Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly

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

Pay

Competitive pay $19.71 to $23.58 per hour based on experience

Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM

Paid Overtime

Sign On Bonus $1,500.00

BENEFITS

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Employer Match

Life Insurance – Company Paid

AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid

144 hours of Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Sign-On Bonus $1,500.00

Minimum Requirements:Education and Experience

Must be able to learn machine programs for settings

High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to Stand throughout the entire shift

Must be able to keep up with the fast pace of packaging line

Participate in leader standard work

Participate in safety and 5S programs

Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer