Position Summary...
What you'll do...
The Walmart Dairy Plant in Fort Wayne, IN is one of the largest Milk Processing Plants in the United States. We provide our customers with the freshest, high quality milk at everyday low prices for families. We are seeking to hire an experienced Packaging Area Coordinator to assist with coordination of the Packaging Department.
Walmart is a workplace that values service, integrity, excellence, and respect. Walmart offers a very competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. This position starts at $23.80 and is eligible for a $0.50 pay progression every 6 months up to 2 years.
Job Duties:
- Monitors dairy plant production packaging (for example, resin receiving, bottle make, filling, casing) by following Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs); ensuring all paperwork is accurate; documenting and recording production and quality information; operating and troubleshooting state-of-the-art processing system through automated and manual controls; filling and packaging equipment; monitoring weight control; and communicating any problems or concerns to management.
- Performing inventory management by monitoring packaging materials; entering material movement into inventory systems as appropriate; staging product and packaging supplies to meet daily production schedule; and maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Supports Continuous Improvement throughout the plant by ensuring filling equipment up is set up accurately to allow for product efficiencies (for example, clean in place, sterilize, product fill); performing food safety and quality assurance protocols as designated; operating box forming and packaging equipment properly; communicating and preforming preventative maintenance as needed; and collaborating with other departments to increase machine efficiency and waste reduction.
- Assists in the daily operation of a production area by planning and establishing work schedules and assignments (for example, coordinates operational processes, production planning and inventory balancing); coordinates adherence to quality programs; notifies leadership of deviations in quality; and monitors departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to make coordination decisions.
- Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
- Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
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Leadership Expectations
Respect for the Individual: Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging; creates equitable opportunities for associates to thrive and perform; helps to attract the best, diverse talent.
Respect for the Individual: Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
Respect for the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping, developing and mentoring others; recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us
Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
Service to the Customer/Member: Delivers results while putting the customer first.
Service to the Customer/Member: Makes decisions based reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.
Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies and skills; and supports others through change.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
The hourly wage range for this position is $21.55-$23.55
The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
1 year's experience in a distribution or production environment (for example, logistics supply chain, dairy plant, food processing or manufacturing).
1 year's experience working with hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA), and Safe Quality Food (SQF).
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, or Five S (5S), Packaging experience within a related environment (for example, dairy production, food processing, and manufacturing)
Primary Location...
2150 W Pleasant Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819-0000, United States of America