Filler Operator

General Purpose

Maintain safe and efficient operation of filler equipment while maximizing production up-time, minimizing shrink, and maintaining quality.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Available to work 3rd Shift 9:30 PM - 6:00 AM. SUN, MON, THU, FRI, SAT. OFF TUE, WED
• Perform safe and effective set up, operation, and cleaning of the ESL filling equipment
• Conduct the sterilization and manual washing of machine components
• Perform routine basic chemical concentration tests
• Conduct basic troubleshooting of equipment and contact maintenance when necessary
• 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
• Production or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• 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
• Must have a working knowledge of sanitation, production and CIP clean up.
• Must be able to perform dye checks, weight adjustments and overall packaging duties.
• Must be able to do full clean up, sterilization, production and maintenance of ESL fillers.
• Must be able to maintain optimum productivity on a daily basis.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Must be able to operate box forming and casing equipment.
• Must be able to set up and operate coding/marking equipment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation: $25.39-$32.54