The Filler Operator is an important part of our production floor. The Operator runs and maintains fillers in a continuous flow vat to process milk, cream, and other dairy products, following specific methods and formulas.
As a Filler Operator, you will be responsible for quality, food safety and product specifications.
Responsibilities :
- Clean, set-up, operate and monitor filler equipment
- Complete all required quality checks and documentation
- Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing
- Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product
- Make adjustments to filler timing and filling; check vat as needed
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
- Perform filler equipment and filler line changeovers for next run safely
- Working knowledge with wrapper operations; watch for jams and effectively thread product wrap
- Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run
- Follow all sanitation and quality policies and procedures, and report any deficiencies
- Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced
- Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
- Any other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Experience analyzing and troubleshooting process data and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput
- Basic math competency required to perform calculations
- Overtime and working on holidays is often required
- Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift. Occasionally required to climb or balance.
- Frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 75 pounds
- Must be able to work in a wet environment
- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
- Exposure to nut allergen
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