Filler Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Details

Shifts : various

Location : Indianapolis, Indiana

Medical benefits-eligible first of the month following 28 days of employment. All other benefits-eligible first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Benefits : 401(k)

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Position Overview : The Filler Operator is responsible for efficiently operating filling equipment, and the cleaning and sterilization of equipment, while maintaining high standards in safety and quality.

Language Skills : English proficiency required. Spanish is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities : None.

Amount of Travel Involved : None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Follow all safety procedures and work as safe as possible at all times.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Adhere to food safety and quality requirements.
• Operates Fillers, Cappers, Rinsers, Process Systems, Foamer and other equipment in the normal course of duty.
• Assist mechanics in troubleshooting.
• Check codes as required, in a timely manner.
• Perform hourly quality checks.
• Adjust and monitor fill weights to customer specifications. Perform packaging quality checks.
• Take corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain operator’s log and other required paperwork.
• Perform package and flavor changes (changeovers).
• Interact with and assist mechanics during machine changeovers.
• Keep equipment and area clean.
• Performs CIPs (Clean in Place) on various processing equipment.
• Perform cleaning tasks during the shift, at the end of the shift and at shutdowns.
• Work within a team concept.
• Follow instructions from supervision (regarding policies, procedures and all changes that may occur).
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Train associates as required.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Work scheduled shift, weekends, and extended hours as required.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each fundamental task listed above satisfactorily.

Experience for Success :

• Ability to troubleshoot problems on filler.
• Has foresight and understanding of process to be proactive vs. reactive.
• Takes initiative.
• The ability to adapt to many situations is essential.
• Ability to train others
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Safe work practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with customers and co-workers.
• Have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently as well as working in a team environment.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, a professional attitude, and produces accurate work product.
• Must be engaged and proactive.
• Must have the ability to follow-up.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education and / or Experience :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum 1-year related experience.
• Or, equivalent combination of education and experience.

Behaviors & Competencies :

• Upholds mental, spiritual and physical safety
• Asks for and provides feedback
• Holds self and others accountable
• Supportive and collaborative of team members
• Participates in self-development and encourages the development of those who report / to him or her and peers
• Demonstrates flexibility and desire for growth

Physical Demands : 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, climb up and down stairs, reach with hands and arms, grasp, pick up, lift, stand, walk, twist, and perform repetitive motions.

The employee is frequently required to balance, stoop, kneel, squat, and crawl. The employee must regular push, pull, lift 10 pounds, frequently push, pull, lift 30 pounds, and occasionally push, pull, lift up to 50 pounds.

The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operate production machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Manna Beverages is an equal opportunity employer M / F / D / V