Butter Packaging Operator-1

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation's largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 22 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 9 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions and Select Services. With over 1,100 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impact all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.
"We strive to go above and beyond what's expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it's in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what's right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."
Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.
SCHEDULE
Night Shift 6:00 pm - 6:30 am (2-2-3 schedule)
*Must be willing to work weekends and holidays that fall into schedule.
PAY
$24.00/hour
$1.25/hour night shift premium
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
This position operates the Butter Packaging machine, including setting up and maintaining the packager to ensure that the machine is operating at optimum efficiency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Butter Packaging Operators are responsible for the proper packaging of the butter and accounting of inventory produced.
• Observing machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness while performing tasks.
• Monitoring the production line, watching for problems such as pileups, jams, tape, or glue that isn't sticking properly.
• Inspecting and removing defective products and packaging material.
• Changing and sealing unacceptable packages of butter produced during the shift.
• Responsible for the general cleanliness of the Butter Packaging room and its equipment. The Butter Packaging room must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
• Knowledge and understanding of Butter Packaging equipment and maintaining a pace consistent with the packing line.
• Reporting immediately to supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
• Aiding in the training of new personnel.
• Following all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
• Able and willing to cross-train on Churn, and all functions of churn operation.
• Able to properly fill/change charts for documentation purposes.
• Able to perform all equipment CIP's and titrations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.

BENEFITS
Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and 401k with a company match.
POSITION LOCATION
Coopersville, Michigan
REPORTS TO
Butter Department Manager & Butter Supervisor
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT
Non-Exempt
EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.