Packaging Operator

LaClare Creamery is seeking a versatile and dependablePackaging Operator to support production, packaging, warehouse, and material-handling operations throughout our facility. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their work and takes pride in helping multiple departments succeed while producing safe, high-quality cheese products. Typical Hours: Monday – Thursday; 5:00am to 3:00pm Pay Range: $21.72-$23.74 per hour Why You'll Love This Role The Flex Operator plays a critical role in supporting daily operations across the make, packaging, and warehouse departments. This position provides the opportunity to work with a variety of equipment and processes while developing a broad understanding of cheese manufacturing. What You'll Do Support production, packaging, and warehouse operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality product output. Assist machine operators with equipment operation, product packaging, inspections, and preventative maintenance activities. Support warehouse functions including order picking, raw material handling, shipping, and receiving. Complete production paperwork, data entry, and required food safety documentation accurately and on time. Cross-train on multiple production and packaging processes and serve as an Operator when needed. Assist with production runs and document all processing and packaging activities to ensure consistent, safe, and high-quality products. Maintain clean and organized work areas by following sanitation procedures and completing required sanitation documentation. Communicate equipment concerns to the maintenance team and assist with basic troubleshooting activities. Coordinate with supervisors to move between departments and provide coverage where needed. Assist with training and providing direction to production team members as needed. What We're Looking For 1–3 years of food manufacturing experience and experience working with production equipment preferred. Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills. Willingness to learn multiple processes and work across production, packaging, and warehouse operations. Ability to troubleshoot issues, follow procedures, and complete documentation accurately. Ability to lift 50+ pounds continuously, stand for up to 8 hours per day, and occasionally bend, twist, climb, grasp, and perform repetitive movements. Why Join LaClare Creamery? Gain experience across multiple areas of cheese production and warehouse operations. Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Build valuable skills through cross-training and development opportunities. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Responsible for assisting the various machine operators in ensuring efficient and safe machine operation, producing high quality products and finish product packaging, inspecting equipment, and performing preventative maintenance. Responsible for assisting the warehouse team in picking orders, handling raw materials, and shipping and receiving duties. Completes paperwork and data entry. Assists in packaging area and cross-training on other machine operation duties. Coordinates production scheduling or BOM changes. Keeps production area clean and orderly. Assists in providing training or direction to other production line employees. May also act as an Operator when needed. Assists with all production runs and documenting all steps in make and packaging procedure to ensure accurate, consistent, safe, and quality products every time. Keeps a clean work environment. Wash, rinse, sanitize and return all equipment back to its designated area immediately after done using. Complete time of use, daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly sanitation scheduled responsibilities along with documentation once work is complete. Assists in the facilities maintenance program by informing the maintenance team of issues as they arise so the equipment is performing optimally. Works with supervisor and acts as the first line of defense in maintaining and problem-solving maintenance issues. Coordinates with supervisor to flex between different areas and cover as required. Will be required to make sure all documentation is filled out completely and accurately per the Food Safety Programs. Follows all policies and procedures LaClare Creamery has implemented regarding food and personal safety to assist in maintaining a safe work environment and safe, quality products at all times. Effectively promotes Company values and culture drivers. Perform all duties in a safe manner. Other duties as assigned. Skills & Attributes Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 1-3 years’ experience working in food manufacturing and working with equipment. Strong communication and prioritization skills. Be able to lift 50+ pounds continuously, stand for 8 hours/day and occasionally twist, bend, climb, grasp, and other repetitive movements. Flexible to various creamery environments including unloading, making, painting, packaging, aging, and shipping. Training Requirements: Annually complete all trainings within LaClare Creamery Training Matrix Annually complete Appendix N certification #J-18808-Ljbffr