Filler Operator (12 Hour Days - Rotating Weekends)

Job Description

Job Description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes : fairlife® ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™ , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. While coupling the industry's latest technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years.

shift schedule :

12 Hour Days : This is a day shift position , with hours from 6 : 00 AM to 6 : 00 PM . The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule : two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend , including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

job purpose :

The Filler Operator is responsible for filling containers of all products supplied by the processing department, beginning with the sterile preparation of raw materials through the blow molder to inspection equipment beyond the capper. This position is expected to maintain the integrity and sterilization of all packaged products throughout the associated equipment. The individual will complete the required routine documentation and ensure legal parameters are complied with. They will perform product testing and evaluation protocols as outlined by Packaging, Quality, and Maintenance department requirements. The Filler Operator also cleans the machines according to food processing standards, troubleshoots issues, performs minor repairs or adjustments, and clears any jams that may occur during production.

responsibilities :

• Follow all safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) rules.
• Report to and follow the directions of Production Supervisors.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely operate moving equipment and make the appropriate adjustments within process limits in order to package accurate and defect-free full bottles.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality conformity to specifications and standard operating procedures for all packaged products moving on to the next equipment center.
• Weigh and inspect filled, capped bottles routinely to verify specifications are met throughout production runs. Work with the Quality Assurance department to confirm the product complies with all requirements for the duration of runtime.
• Communicate with material handlers to supply filling equipment with the required production materials or cleaning agents.
• Count and record finished or rejected packaged items.
• Clean (CIP) and / or sterilize (SOP) the blow molder, filler, capper, coder, inspection units, and surrounding areas. Maintain the entire filling room in audit ready condition both during and after production.
• Proactively monitor the production line, inspection equipment, and surrounding conveyors to watch for any problems including backups, jams, or rejects. Efficiently resolve stoppages and continue production in a timely manner while recording all downtime reasons.
• Stop and troubleshoot machines when faults occur, clear machine jams, then report malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor and / or technician.
• Oil properly, troubleshoot problems, perform minor repairs using the correct tools, and participate in Preventive Maintenance on the filling equipment.
• Aid in the training of new personnel or upskilling of team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

skills / qualifications required :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

certificates, licenses, registrations :

working conditions and physical requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

food safety requirements :

position location : Webster, NY

reports to : Packaging Supervisor

travel requirements : little to none

exempt / nonexempt : nonexempt

This position is bonus eligible.

Base pay range : $29—$29 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com .

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.