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Bagger 3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America

Rensselaer, NYJob$21/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$21/hr
Location
Rensselaer, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Bagger 3rd Shift. The Bagger operates machinery for bagging and debagging bottles, ensuring their integrity and cleanliness. This role involves reviewing bottles for quality standards before further processing, handling products carefully to prevent damage, and monitoring the process for proper sealing and labeling. The Bagger also performs routine equipment maintenance and communicates with other departments regarding production efficiency.

Key focus areas include Operate bagging and debagging equipment and maintain flow of production, Handle products carefully to avoid damage during the bagging and debagging process, and Monitor the process to ensure it meets quality standards, including proper sealing and labeling.

Important skills include Work In A Team Environment, Legibly Write Entries For Record Keeping, Use Company Computer Systems, Work In A Fast-Paced Environment, Communicate Clearly And Effectively, and Follow Directions. Preferred (not required): Operate Bagging And Debagging Equipment, Maintain Flow Of Production, Handle Products Carefully, and Monitor Process For Quality Standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Work in a Team EnvironmentLegibly Write Entries for Record KeepingUse Company Computer SystemsWork in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentCommunicate Clearly and EffectivelyFollow DirectionsAdd, Subtract, Multiply and DivideRead, Write and Speak EnglishOperate Bagging and Debagging EquipmentMaintain Flow of ProductionHandle Products CarefullyMonitor Process for Quality StandardsInspect Products for Flaws or ImpuritiesRemove Defective BottlesPerform Routine Maintenance on EquipmentCleaning and Minor RepairsProvide Quality InspectionsCommunication With Other DepartmentsFill Out Paperwork AccuratelyDocument Information in Accordance With SOP'sContinuous Improvement MindsetIdentify Opportunities to Improve ProcessesReport Food Safety and Food Quality IssuesMaintain Safe Working ConditionsCompliance With State and Federal RegulationsFollow DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Work in a Manner Consistent With Corporate Regulatory Requirements

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentWarehouse ExperienceProduction ExperienceGeneral Work ExperienceCertification and/or License

Full job description

Job Description

General Purpose

Operate machinery and perform activities related to bagging and debagging bottles (placing and removing bottles from protective bags) to maintain the integrity and cleanliness of bottles. Review bottles to ensure they meet quality standards before being filled, labeled, or further processed in the production line.

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

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred

  • Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Able to effectively work in a team environment

  • Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

  • Able to use company computer systems

  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

  • Able to follow directions

  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range $21 / hour

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