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.
- Order packaging material (paper, poly, cartons) from storage as needed.
- Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line.
- Load packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages.
- Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
- Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.
- Perform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as needed.
- Make adjustments to filler timing and filling, & check mat as needed.
- Inspect packaging, coding and seals to verify conformance to specifications and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
- Must perform basic SERTI functions: Start of run, end of run, end of stacker.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
- Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.
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- Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced and complete log books as required.
- 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.
- Communicate any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages or deviations from specifications to Production Supervisor, maintenance or other operators verbally and/or in writing.
- 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.
Compensation Details:
- Competitive pay based on experience - $25.88-32.35 per hour.
- .25 cent shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Days
- Pension and 401K Plan
- 6 months to 12 months work experience with filling equipment.
- Must be able to operate SERTI effectively.
- Must be 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 raise arms above shoulder level, stoop, crouch, reach and kneel.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally including overhead.
- Must be able to work in a wet environment with 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 fit for duty screens as applicable.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Indeed Compensation: $29.12-$32.35
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