What are the responsibilities and job description for the Powder Packaging Operator position at California Dairies Inc.?
California Dairies, Inc. is the largest member-owned milk marketing and dairy processing cooperative in California producing 40 percent of California’s milk. Co-owned by nearly 400 dairy producers who ship 16 billion pounds of Real California Milk annually, California Dairies, Inc. is a manufacturer of quality butter, fluid milk products and milk powders.
As the leading source of dairy nutrition for a healthy world, we provide safe and reliable high quality dairy products to a growing and more affluent world. This is achieved within a culture that is built upon performance and mutual success.
We are looking for dedicated and talented individuals who will work as a team to achieve the company’s goal of becoming a global market leader. With six plant locations across the state, California Dairies, Inc. provides exciting career opportunities throughout California.
We offer a generous total rewards package that includes:
- Hourly Wage - $22.12 - $27.65
- 12 hour Rotating Shifts with every other weekend off
- Family medical/dental/vision
- Retirement plans
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loss prevention and safety bonus programs
Essential Functions List of significant/essential duties, tasks and/or responsibilities required of this position.
- Responsible for the adjustments to the filler that will ensure maximum production without compromising quality.
- Responsible for ensuring all totes produced during the shift are tied and sealed properly and meet customer requirements.
- Responsible for taking samples of any product run during their shift, as per proper procedure.
- Provides an accurate accounting of production.
- Must be able to fill 8 to 10 totes per hour.
- Ensure tote labels match product being packaged and that tote bags are coded correctly.
- Must complete regular weight checks and ensure that all documentation is filled out correctly.
- Must run each Ava-Pac at near capacity of 7-8 bags per minute.
- Must palletize, transport, and stack finished pallets with forklift from all three packaging lines at a satisfactory pace to keep all machines running at required speed.
- Ensure bag labels match product being packaged and that bags are coded correctly.
- Inspect one bag after every 180 bags produced for proper outer seal, inner seal, and weight. This information is to be documented daily on the appropriate log sheet.
- Responsible for the general cleanliness of the powder room and its equipment. The powder room must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
- Required to remove pallets from conveyors, hand stack bags of powder, load pallets to the pallet magazine, and assist with any other related work.
- Must have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
- Report immediately to foreperson or supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
- Follow SQF, GMP, and HACCP policies and procedures.
- Follow all safety and working rules.
- Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
- Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
- Excellent regular full time attendance in support of company objectives.
- Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Basic computational skills required.
- Simple math reasoning required.
Language Skills
English is required as the spoken language. A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, and diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Sitting/Standing/Walking: The operator stands through their shift. The operator walks on uneven concrete and tiled surfaces.
Lifting/Carrying: The operator lifts 51-75 pounds on a frequent basis and less than 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 75 pounds.
Pushing/Pulling: The operator pushes/pulls filled bags when palletizing and empty pallets when stacking them. The operator pushes/pulls while using brooms, vacuums, air hoses, and rags during cleanup duties.
Bending/Stooping: The operator bends and stoops occasionally throughout the workday, for varying lengths of time. The operator bends/stoops to tie powder bags with liners, re-bag powdered milk, hand palletize, during daily cleanup duties, when sweeping, vacuuming, and wiping the floors, walls, and equipment.
Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: The operator may assume a combination of these positions during cleanup duties, including kneeling on the floor and crawling under equipment. Twisting/Turning: The operator twists/turns at the waist when feeding empty bags and pallets into the packaging and palletizing machines. When equipment breaks down, palletizing is done by hand, and the operator bends, turns, and twists while lifting and stacking 55 pound bags on the pallet. The operator may be required to work in tight spaces.
Climbing/Balancing: During the shift, the operator may climb 50 steps to the top of the powder bin. In addition, the operator will periodically climb up and down steps to filler platform and to do metal detection inspections. The operator may work on an enclosed catwalk. Reaching: The operator reaches below shoulder level at least 2/3 of the normal workday when operating the palletizing equipment. The remaining 1/3 of the day, the operator may reach at or above shoulder level while adjusting equipment, feeding pallets into magazines, during clean up duties, and climbing vertical ladders. When palletizing equipment malfunctions, the operator may help hand stack 55 lb. bags to 5 to 6 feet high.
Grasping/Manipulating: Frequent use of the hands and fingers is required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employees will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.Employees will be subject to a variance of temperatures in the Warehouse. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves and eye protection must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.
ADA/FEHA
The company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
EEO
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Salary : $22 - $28
