Dairy Farmers of America · 12 hours ago
1st shift Packaging Operator
Dairy Farmers of America is a dairy marketing cooperative owned by over 12,500 family farmers. They are seeking Packaging Operators to maintain and operate packaging equipment, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices while meeting production deadlines.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues
Process finished or raw materials while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Communicate effectively with all departments and meet daily deadlines
Run and maintain packaging department equipment which includes labelers, scales, conveyors, casers, stackers, coders and other related packaging safely and efficiently in relation to material usage documentation, product waste, sealing, coding and weight control
Qualification
Required
Positive Attitude
Team Player
Growth and Development Mindset
Eager to learn
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
May be exposed to nut allergens in ice cream plants
Preferred
High school diploma or GED preferred
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Recent News
2025-12-15
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2025-11-04
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