Meadow Gold Dairy has immediate job openings for a Blow Mold Stacker to perform an array of functions including maintaining production flow, inspecting products for quality, removing defective items, following Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety standards, and communicating with production teams. Responsible for handling bottles and materials safely while meeting daily production goals and maintaining a clean work environment.
Meadow Gold Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands.
COMPENSATION/SHIFT
- $25.82/hr. (Increase to $28.24/hr. upon completion of one year)
- Monday - Friday 10:00PM - 6:30AM
BENEFITS:
- Union pension plan
- Competitive pay
- yearly increases
- Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate bagging and debagging equipment and maintain flow of production
- Handle products carefully to avoid damage during the bagging and debagging process
- Monitor the process to ensure it meets quality standards, including proper sealing and labeling
- Inspect products for any flaws or impurities
- Remove defective bottles from production line, and place in bin for recycling
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including cleaning and minor repairs, to ensure efficient operation
- Maintain familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items
- Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees; notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
- Ensure paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information
- Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's
- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
- Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
- Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
- Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
- 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
- varies by company and governing CBAs
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
- Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
- May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
- Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays
DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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