About this role
Powder Packaging Operator
ABOUT UDA:
UDA is a local, family-owned, dairy cooperative committed to serve the needs of our members, community, and customers by providing high quality milk and dairy products. As the only milk marketing co-op in the state, UDA oversees the production, processing, and marketing of Arizonas finest milk products from farm to Retail in 48 hours or less. From sweet cream and butter to non-fat dry milk, UDA provides milk products to manufactures and supermarket chains throughout the Grand Canyon State.
Our motto at UDA is United in Excellence. The dairy industrys success isnt built on one dairy or brand, its built on the community as a whole - this includes our amazing employees. When you join UDA, youre not just joining a business, youre joining a family. Since 1960 UDA has been headquartered, operated, and managed in Arizona. We strive to provide our employees with rewarding career opportunities aimed at long-term stability, growth, and advancement. We put our heart and soul into our products and value our team who show up, every day and do the work.
Schedule: One day shift opening: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. and one night shift opening: 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. , both on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule
Job Summary/Objective:
As a Powder Packaging Operator, you will be responsible for the efficient operation of the Ava/Sapac Packaging equipment, ensuring Company production standards are met for pounds and bags per hour. Perform start-up and shut-down procedures for various equipment, including powder bin, rare earth magnet, packaging filler, ink jet coding machine, metal detection equipment, and palletizing system. Maintain adequate packaging supply stock, uphold accurate record-keeping, and ensure a clean work environment. Adhere to SOPs, HACCP guidelines, and UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies. Report any nonconformities and perform other duties as needed.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform the efficient operation of all Sapac Packaging equipment to maintain Company established production standards for pounds per hour of finished product and bags per hour.
- Perform start-up and shut-down functions of the powder bin and rare earth magnet, packaging filler, ink jet coding machine, metal detection equipment and palletizing system.
- Maintain proper packaging supply stock.
- Keep accurate and legible records.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work area at all times.
- Adhere to all SOPs and HACCP guidelines.
- Adhere to all UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
- Other duties as required.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications:
General Skills & Abilities needed to complete job successfully:
- Ability to operate packaging equipment.
- Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions in English
Experience:
- General knowledge of packaging equipment and conveyor systems is helpful.
Education/Certifications: (if n/a is applicable please note N/A)
Required
Preferred
Education (degree/certifications)
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Fork Lift Certification
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental & Vision plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Paid Time Off
- Shift Pay Differential
- Education Assistance
- On-site Fitness Center
- On-Site Health Clinic