Filler 1st Shift

Position: Primarily involves filling product containers from bulk containers. Involves paying attention to detail, following standard operating procedures, and precision.

Summary.Backs up Parts Washer, Filler, Packer/Stacker.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Include the following:

• Backs up the following positions: Parts Washer, Filler, Packer/Stacker.
• Assists in the general cleanliness of the production area.
• Works with other departments if needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily.

Job Duties:

• operating and cleaning the fluid filling and packaging equipment
• cleaning the environment of the filling room
• maintaining sanitary equipment and environment for the packaging of fluid products
• operating fluid filling equipment at a proficient level, while filling products into gallon, five-gallon and larger bulk
• operating the floor cleaner and scrubbing equipment
• disassembling and reassembling fluid fillers and associated equipment for cleaning
• responsible for manual and hand cleaning of casers, labelers, conveyors, fillers, filler parts stackers, walls, drains, empty case conveyors, control panels, and any equipment involved in packaging
• operating and maintaining equipment of the fluid packaging area, including labelers, conveyors, fillers, casers, stackers, etc.
• maintaining accurate written production records
• monitor weight control of product, and
• producing a quality product in a manner that meets Flavor & Fragrance and Regulatory standards.

Qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow work orders, quality specs and GMP guidelines.
• Ability to follow production schedules.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills - Basic skills required.

PhysicalDemands.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment is damp, wet, and includes working with high pressure hose and cleaning solutions. Standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying is necessary. protective equipment is required when using sanitation chemicals and equipment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Lucta not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.