Packaging Technician - Earn $17.50/Hour - No Experience Needed

Company: Dairy Farmers of America - Packaging Technician -
Location: Pollock
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Dairy Farmers of America is Hiring Packaging Technicians in Pollock, SD!

This position is responsible for the process of handling, packaging, and cleaning up cheese in a production facility. The position would be required to follow good manufacturing practices and safety rules.

Top Benefits:

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• Earn $17.50 per hour + an additional $1.00 from 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
  
• $1,500 sign-on bonus, receive $500 after 90 days and $1,000 after 1 year
  
• Entry-level (training available)
  
• Earn up to 25 paid days off in a calendar year
  
• Premium benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and PTO - Benefits begin the 1st of the month following your start date*
  
• Full-time, 2nd shift - 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  
  
  Get Started:
  
  
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  • STEP ONE: Request info by submitting this form
    
  • STEP TWO: Complete the Dairy Farmers of America online application (Provided upon completion of STEP ONE and takes about 10 min)
    
  • STEP THREE: Connect with a Dairy Farmers of America representative to discuss the opportunities available (We'll contact you at the number provided)
    
    
    Responsibilities:
    
    
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    • Operation of Towers
      
    • Operation of Scale
      
    • Maintain appearance of tower and scale areas during production (floors free of cheese, etc)
      
    • Communicate with Table Operator, Scale Person, Maintenance and Supervisor
      
    • Complete documentation associated with the tower and scale process
      
    • Maintain a neat and orderly production area
      
    • Cleaning equipment as needed for towers
      
    • Maintain supply of cardboard sleeves, slip sheets and label/paperwork for scale
      
    • Tentative shift times are 2 pm-12 am Monday - Thursdays and 12 pm -8 pm on Fridays
      
    • Other duties as assigned
      
      
      About Dairy Farmers of America:
      Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a national, farmer-owned dairy cooperative focusing on quality, innovation and the future of family dairies. While supporting and serving nearly 11,000 family farm-owners, DFA manufactures nearly every form, function and flavor of nutritional dairy products, including fluid milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more that connect our Cooperative's family farms to family tables with regional brands like Dairy Farms of America. On a global scale, we work with some of the world's leading food companies to develop ingredients that deliver the greatest source of nutrition to consumers around the world, while staying committed to social responsibility and ethical farming. For more information, please visit dfamilk.com.
      
      Requirements:
      
      
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      • Good working knowledge of towers, cheese tables and associated equipment
        
      • Good working knowledge of scale
        
      • Must be able to handle 40lb. blocks of cheese and 75 lb. pallets
        
      • Desire to work as a team with employees throughout the plant
        
      • Good safety and quality habits
        
      • Must be able to read and write English
        

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