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Packaging Operator Dairy Farmers of America United States, Nevada, Fallon Oct 16, 2026 GENERAL PURPOSE Run and maintain packaging equipment, which includes labelers, scales, conveyors, casers, stackers, coders, and other related packaging items, safely and efficiently in relation to material usage documentation, product waste, sealing, coding, and weight control.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Order packaging material (paper, poly, cartons) from storage as needed

Visually inspect boxes, cartons, and other packaged materials for printing defects

Ensure proper sizing of product containers

Load packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages

Observe operation of equipment and perform necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met

Perform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as needed

Communicate any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or deviations from specifications to Production Supervisor, maintenance, or other operators verbally and/or in writing

Inspect packaging, coding, and seals to verify conformance to specifications, and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance

Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced

Working knowledge and experience with wrapper operations; watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent cost downtime due to handler error

Ensure machine is supplied with correct material needed to run and complete logbooks as required

Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information

Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's

Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot

Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately

Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred

Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Able to effectively work in a team environment

Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

Able to use company computer systems

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to follow directions

Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans Notify me of jobs like this