Dairy Farmers of America

Corrugated Packaging Operator - Days

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Cedar City, UT (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

The Corrugated Packaging Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining corrugated packaging machinery to produce high-quality corrugated boxes and packaging products. This role ensures production goals are met while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate corrugated packaging equipment and gluing machines.
  • Set up machines according to production specifications and work orders.
  • Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to ensure product quality and production efficiency.
  • Inspect finished products for compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
  • Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and perform routine maintenance as needed.
  • Accurately record production data, downtime, waste, and quality checks.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
  • Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Collaborate with supervisors, maintenance personnel, and team members to resolve production issues.
  • Assist with material handling, inventory management, and changeovers between production runs.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Uniforms provided
  • Work for dairy farm families

Qualifications

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous manufacturing or corrugated packaging experience preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret production orders, specifications, and basic technical documents.
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks.
  • Basic math and measurement skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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