Packaging Technician

Packaging Technician#35319Location: New Wilmington, PACompany: Dairy Farmers of AmericaCategory: ManufacturingJob DescriptionStarting wage: $20.75The shift we are hiring for:6 p.m. to 6 a.m 4-5 Days per weekBenefits include - Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401KJob Duties and Responsibilities:Load cheese for packaging machines onto conveyors.Remove cheese from brine cages.Stack cheese boxes on pallets neatly, so that the finished goods pallets fit into the cooler racks without damaging.Construct boxes and pack product in boxesRemove packaging material from rejected cheese and ready cheese for repackaging.Inspect product and packaging for foreign material and imperfections. If found, segregate suspect product. Rerun product through metal detector and if unacceptable, document vat number and inform supervisor.Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment.Maintain work areas in a neat and orderly fashion.Assist in other production areas as required.Assist in training of new personnel.Minimize water usage and the generation of wastewater within the scope of the position.Follow all DFA GMP's and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED preferredNo prior experience is requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities* Ability to use simple writing, adding, subtracting and multiplication.* Ability to carry out instructions.* Must be able to read, write and speak English.An Equal Opportunity Employer