Packaging Worker - $20+/hr

The Daisy Brand Machine Operator (Packaging Technician) position has the primary responsibility of product staging, machine set up, operating, cleaning, and sanitizing the filling machine. The operator will work in a team of 3-6 people who manage the filling and packaging of sour cream and cottage cheese to meet Daisy Brands inventory and customer needs. The duties will include coordinating with the Processing team to make ready cultured product for packaging, machine operation, and packing cases while moving finished goods to the Replenishment team. Job requires frequent bending, lifting, and twisting. The Packaging Technician is required to package Daisy Brand products per packaging requirements.

No Experience? Entry level positions also available.

Learn to run Daisy Brand's state of the art packaging machines while earning competitive pay and industry leading benefits. Apply through this job posting to be considered for an entry level role.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Set filling equipment up to allow for product introduction i.e., clean in place, sterilize, and product fill
• Direct handling of packaging materials i.e., cups, foil, shippers, and etc.
• Record material movement in inventory systems as appropriate
• Stage product and packaging supplies to meet daily production schedule
• Operate filling and packaging equipment, including weight control
• Enforce food safety and quality assurance protocols as designated by Daisy Brand procedures
• Operate box forming and packing equipment
• Document and record production and quality information as necessary
• Machine maintenance as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum requirement is a High School diploma or G.E.D
• Strong mechanical aptitude; maintenance-related background preferred
• Attention to detail regarding machine operation, and outgoing package quality
• Must be able to understand and follow all GMP and Safety requirements.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

SKILLS (EXPECTED):

• Proven leadership ability
• Analytical & applied problem solving (troubleshooting) skills
• Familiarity with dairy and food plant operations
• Familiarity with cultured dairy products, procedures, and equipment
• Computer literate
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good personal organizational skills

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCES:

• Packaging machine operation experience
• 2 4 year degree is highly desired
• Mechanical/electrical skills are desirable
• Experience in food/dairy production environment is desirable

PAY RATE

$20+/hr

Company Overview

For over 100 years, Daisy Brand has been a family-owned and operated company committed to providing the freshest, highest quality dairy products. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with manufacturing plants in Garland, Texas (opened in 1998), Casa Grande, Arizona (opened in 2008), and Wooster, Ohio (opened in late 2015).

Daisy's core values are woven into everything we do earning us the prestigious American Business Ethics award by Foundation for Financial Service Professionals in 2008. The average tenure of Daisy's senior management staff is in excess of 15 years, speaking to the organizational stability and unwavering commitment to foundational, long-term growth and leadership in our industry.

While maintaining a strong culture of curious and innovative problem-solvers, Daisy Brand tripled employment over the last 15 years, and continues to have a rock-solid foundation. We are truly positioned for a bright future with best-in-class manufacturing and supply chain capabilities that are unsurpassed within our industry, delivering to our customers when it matters most.

Daisy Brand offers an industry leading benefits package that includes:

• A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage.
• 401(k) with 50% company match on first 8% of earnings you contribute.
• Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to 401(k).
• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage.
• Company paid 2X annual salary life and AD&D insurance.
• 4 weeks annual paid time off in first full year and increases with tenure.
• Extra time off for volunteering.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fitness membership reimbursement.
• And more

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply