Packaging Technician I

**COMPANY DESCRIPTION:** At Horizon Organic, we’re growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We’re building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy! Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity. Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com. **Horizon Organic Benefits:** - **Base Hourly Wage $26.28** - **Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days** - **PTO after 90 Days** - **401K with Company Match after 90 days** - **Employee Assistance Program** - **Short / Long Term Disability** - **Employee Discount Program** **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** - Support the plant’s continuous improvement efforts - Participate in required DDS (Daily Direction Setting) meetings - Train new employees. - Follow all safety policies and procedures. - Complete required paperwork timely and accurately. - Operate equipment safely. - Understand and follow CILT (Clean, Inspect, Lube, and Tighten) - Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on equipment. - Perform minor and routine maintenance on equipment. - Communicate any issues and solutions to the next shift. - Read and follow production schedule. - Cleaning of all equipment using CIP systems, COP tanks and manual cleaning. - Communication of issues with co-workers, maintenance technicians and lead. - Operate computer systems needed to run production. - Uses two-way radio to communicate remotely with other team members. - Comply with all quality policies and procedures, including Good Manufacturing Practices - Demonstrates how to centerline machines. - Demonstrates how to operate Bagger/Debagger and Pallet Strapper - Operate Robotic Palletizing/Depalletizing - Pass and maintain forklift certification. - Maintains good housekeeping and cleanliness in work areas. - Escalates issues in a timely manner to team members, support personnel and plant leadership. - Comply with all regulations, policies, and procedures - All other duties as assigned or become evident **Preferred Candidate Qualifications:** **Education and Experience** - High School Diploma or equivalent - Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing - Minimum 1 year experience in operating fluid dairy fillers **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** - Analytical and problem-solving skills - Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion - Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to prioritize and multitask - Good negotiations skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP - Ability to work in a fluid environment - Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions - Ability to be self-directed with little supervision - Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift and/or weekends as needed. **WORK ENVIRONMENT:** - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions - While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularl…