Packaging Operator

Continental Dairy Facilities is Select Milk Producer’s first state-of-the-art powder milk and butter facility that produces over 300,000 pounds of dry non-fat milk per day in Coopersville, Michigan. Since 2009, Continental Dairy Facilities has been providing grade A, Gold Star quality milk products to manufacturers across the country and around the world. Our commitment to quality and sustainability has made us a preferred producer for a wide range of food manufacturing companies. Our most important core value is YOU. Our employees are the foundation and heart of our organization and we strive to promote a positive and inclusive work environment. We are a forward-thinking company that encourages out-of-the-box thinking and rewards innovation and excellence. We seek employees who will take pride in their work and love to take ownership to solve problems and find unique solutions. 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 Maintains proper packaging of dry product in 25kg bags and totes via filling and stacking onto pallets using automated systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Packaging Operators are responsible for the proper filling and stacking of 25kg bags (55.115 lbs.) and accounting of Inventory produced. Observing machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards. Labeling and changing sample bags on auto sampler. Monitoring the production line, watching for problems such as pileups, jams, or glue that isn’t sticking properly. Inspecting and removing defective products and packaging material. Changing and sealing unacceptable bags of powder produced during the shift. Responsible for the general cleanliness of the packaging room and its equipment. The packaging room must remain USDA inspection ready at all times. Knowledge and understanding of filling 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. Performing other duties as assigned by management. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must possess or be able to acquire an Industrial Truck Operator License. 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 Plant 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. As you pour milk over your cereal or add it your coffee, do you ever stop and think where does it come from? I know, silly question — cows! But have you ever thought further, like where do these cows live? How are they treated? Select Milk Producers, Inc. takes that guesswork out. You can rest assured that the more than 10 billion pounds of milk that Select Milk produces each year comes from innovative sustainable farming and extraordinary animal care and comfort. Select Milk formed in 1994 out of a desire by a group of family dairy producers to develop a national footprint for the perfect milk. Founded on honesty, trust, and quality, Select Milk believes in providing their customers with the highest quality fresh milk and doesn’t settle for anything less. Select Milk believes in operating all aspects of their business with the highest standards, including its cooperative of 99 family dairy farm members. "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."