Plant Relief
Dairy Farmers of America
**Job Description**
+ The Filler Operator is responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through the operation of the filler of various product families following regulatory standards, ensuring the product is clean and sterile.
+ 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.
+ Make adjustments to filler timing and filling, & check mat 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.
+ Will have working knowledge and experience with labeler operations; watching for jams and effectively threading 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, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
+ 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.
+ 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.
Pay: up to $33.35/hour
**Requirements**
+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
+ 6 months related experience required.
+ Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
+ Must be able to stand, walk, push, or pull for virtually the entire shift.
+ Must be able to lift- up to 50 pounds occasionally including overhead.
+ Must be able to work in a wet environment. 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 pre*employment screens (including drug, background, and criminal checks).
An Equal Opportunity Employer
**Pay Range** $26.68 - $33.35
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