Dairy Farmers of America · 20 hours ago
Packaging Technician
Turlock, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.70/hr - $24.67/hrDairy Farmers of America is seeking a Packaging Technician to properly package finished cheese products while meeting safety and quality standards. The role involves operating various packaging equipment, maintaining a safe working environment, and adhering to good manufacturing practices.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
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
Qualification
Required
Must be able to learn machine programs for settings
Must be able to Stand throughout the entire shift
Must be able to keep up with the fast pace of packaging line
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Preferred
High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
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
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
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