Machine Operator Packaging/Bagger - Treat Plant

Machine Operator Packaging/Bagger

• Treat Plant Join our family-owned team at Diamond Pet Foods as a Machine Operator specializing in Packaging/Bagging in our Treat Plant! This Day Shift opportunity requires working hours of 4:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday
• Thursday. This energetic role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast/reasonable-paced, quality and safety-focused environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality packaging, efficient materials handling, and seamless production flow. Duties may also include performing routine maintenance on equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring consistent production standards. If you thrive in a hands-on setting and are passionate about precision manufacturing, this position is perfect for you! We are committed to fostering a positive workplace where your skills contribute directly to our success. PAY RATE $20.00 per hour Full-Time SUPERIOR BENEFITS 100% Employer paid Medical 100% Employer paid Pharmacy Dental Vision Employer provided Life Insurance and AD&D Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D Short -Term Disability Employer paid Long-Term Disability 401k with employer match Profit Sharing Paid PTO Paid Holiday's Uniforms Safety Incentive Bonus Boot Vouchers Prescription Safety Glasses DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Efficiently and correctly operate the bagger packaging machines. Perform routine adjustments and changeover (one product to another), such as sealer, conveyors, bag speed, and scale weights. Perform quality checks (seal checks, correct bag, bag weight, size, and shape; confirm absence of cross contamination or foreign material) and document on Quality Control Log as required. Perform metal detector checks and document on Critical Control Point Log. Adjust the printer, scale, and sealer as required. Ensure correct batch code on totes and efficiently switch from tote to tote on demand. Maintain accurate, complete, and legible paperwork - record shift production and bag waste. Keep workstation and surrounding area in a clean and safe manner at all times. Maintain assigned portion of master sanitation schedule. Report all safety violations and hazards to the supervisor immediately and participate in all safety programs and procedures. Must wear required PPE at all times. Perform all other additional duties and functions as assigned by management with a positive and professional attitude. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Overtime is MANDATORY and requires full participation. Cover for other employees’ absences when called upon whether preplanned or on short notice. Accept temporary assignment changes to assist other areas of the plant, maintaining a positive and professional attitude. Crosstrain in other job duties as required. This position is required to cross train as required by management and assist in all other areas as directed. Complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and be conscientious about assignments. Understand, follow, and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and HACCP (CCP’s) in accordance with company policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold a valid driver's license. Successful completion of pre-employment screening (drug screening, background check, and physical). Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and easily get on and off forklifts. Ability to effectively communicate with the team and supervisor. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed primarily indoors near operating equipment, loud noises, and loose particles.

Works performed requires employees to operate in variety of temperatures. Long periods of standing may be required. Employees are required to wear a bump-cap, hearing protection, safety-shoes/boots (boot voucher available), and safety glasses at all times.