Filler Operator

Position Purpose:

Properly and safely produce optimal quality products by operating the filler and following regulatory standards, ensuring that the product is clean.

Job Summary:

· Safely set up, inspect, and verify equipment for all start-ups, run time, changeovers, shutdowns, cleaning, and sanitizing.

· Monitor equipment of the production line at all times.

· Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of the product.

· Make adjustments to filler timing and filling.

· Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.

· Watch for labeler jams and effectively thread labels to prevent downtime due to errors.

· Perform filler and filler line changeovers safely and efficiently.

· Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.

· Complete the cleaning checklist once the line has completed a run.

· Prepare equipment for the next run to include size changes as needed.

· Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees, and notify them of any problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.

· Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.

· Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with the required information.

· Ensure all required information is documented per SOPs.

· Utilize a continuous improvement mindset and assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

· Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

· Follow all required work-safe practices.

· Shall be responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and quality problems and safety incidents and accidents from occurring.

· Relieve other plant operations associates if absent from work.

· Follow all policies and procedures, including GMPs, SOPs, and SSOPs, at all times.

· Must wear appropriate PPE at all times.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

· All employees are responsible for food safety and quality.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to accurately record data.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry desired.
• Standing, walking, kneeling, bending, pushing, or pulling is required for virtually the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with some dust, gas, or fumes exposure.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Days off may be split.
• Be able to work in a team environment effectively.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of surroundings.
• Must pass all medical exams and drug and background checks (including criminal).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person