Filler Operator

Job Summary:

Responsible for ensuring optimum quality finished products through the operation of the filler machine of various products following regulatory standards.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of equivalent experience, specifically food industry and manufacturing facility, preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel and climb for extended hours.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 57.5 pounds occasionally, including overhead.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment.
• Some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Must have well developed organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle and follow through on multiple projects.
• Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to assist others.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Essential Job Functions:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment within dairy production environment.
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.
• Make adjustments to filler timing as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.
• Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
• Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed 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 and/or concerns that may alter the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clean, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assisting in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

Additional responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support various company initiatives and programs.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action, equal opportunity, drug-free employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or age.