**Job Description** **Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a** **Filler Operator 1** **st** **. Shift!** **We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!** **External Candidate -$1,500.00 sign-on bonus** **1** **st** **. Shift 5:00AM to 3:30PM Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays OFF.** **GENERAL PURPOSE** Operate filler equipment of various product families following regulatory standards. **JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment of the production line. + Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks. + Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product. + Adjust filler timing and filling; check mat as needed. + 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. + Watch for jams on the label operator and effectively thread wrap to prevent downtime due to error. + Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner. + Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run. + Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed. + Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production. + Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s. + Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes. + Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately. + Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues. + Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. + The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Requirements** **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** + High school diploma or equivalent preferred. + Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred. + Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** + Able to effectively work in a team environment. + Able to legibly write entries for record keeping. + Able to use company computer systems. + Able to work in a fast-paced environment. + Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. + Able to follow directions. + Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. + Must be able to read, write and speak English. An Equal Opportunity Employer