Filler Operator - Relief
Dairy Farmers of America
**Job Description**
**Job Description:**
The Relief Operator is responsible for performing all the duties related filling operations. This position will relieve other operators in Production, which include Fillers, Corrugation, and Debag.
+ Order packaging material (paper, poly, cartons) from storage as needed.
+ Familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items to ensure product specifications are met.
+ Visually inspect boxes, cartons and other packaged materials for printing defects.
+ Load packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages.
+ Perform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as needed.
+ Sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units.
+ Inspect packaging, coding and seals to verity conformance to specifications and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
+ Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
+ Will have working knowledge and experience with wrapper operations, watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent cost downtime due to handler error.
+ Record movement of stock in and out of work areas.
+ Monitor materials, products and equipment at each step of the process and reports irregularities to Supervisor.
+ Ensure machine is supplied with correct material needed to run and complete log books as required.
+ Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
+ Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
+ Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput and troubleshoot.
+ Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.
+ Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist 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.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**Requirements**
**Job Requirements:**
+ 6 months to 12 months combined work experience in Production, Labelers, De-Bag, and Corrugated.
+ Must be able to operate SERTI effectively.
+ Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
+ Forklift Operator Certification required or must be able to pass a written and driving forklift skills test in 30 days.
+ Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs., frequently lift and/or move above shoulder height, stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift.
+ Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
+ Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
+ Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
+ Must be able to pass all fit for duty screens as applicable.
COMPENSATION DETAILS:
PAY RATE: $26.68 - $33.35
PAID SICK DAYS
PAID HOLIDAYS
PAID VACATION
EAP PROGRAM
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
**Pay Range** up to 33.35
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