Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America Packaging Technician in Turlock, California
Position : Packaging Technician
Location : Turlock, California
Requisition ID: : 27691
Packaging Tech
Shifts: 3pm - 11:30pm with Rotating Days Off
General 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
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
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