Packaging and Oil Room Operator - 3rd Shift

About the Organization

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of butter and dairy ingredients since 1904 and we are always looking to add to our team. With additional facilities across Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Utah, Grassland is a key player in the dairy industry dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining a positive work environment for a driven, talent-filled team of employees.

Our company offers the most comprehensive benefits package in the area to our employees, generous paid time off, and competitive wages.

Description: This position is responsible for efficient and safe operation of casepacker and robotic stacking and de-palletizing equipment throughout the packaging/palletizing areas.

Pay: $19.00-$27.84/hr

$2000 Hiring Bonus

Benefits: Weekly pay; No premium company-paid health, dental, and life insurance; Short-term disability; 401(k) profit sharing with a match of 5%; vacation and PTO, referral bonus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance practices.
• Verify quality control items such as product coding, packaging, etc.
• Maintain proper documentation in all record keeping formats.
• Operate packaging/palletizing equipment at an efficient level to fulfill plant demands which includes Casepacker Equipment, PaR System Robots, and Palletizing & De-Palletizing systems.
• Assist with general cleaning and housekeeping throughout the plant as needed.
• Powered industrial vehicle operations which may include forklifts, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbers.
• Verify order counts and initiate product order changes.
• Must visually inspect and make minor adjustments to robotic equipment as necessary.
• Verify final coding and packaging integrity for finished product.
• Backfill to other positions/departments as needed, including driving forklift for the PAR/casepacker room.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
• Basic understanding of robotics and control systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the products manufactured and the processes involved.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Able to understand daily production needs.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Must be able to write, speak, read and understand English.

EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.