Filling Operator

1st Shift Position

Position Overview

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Filler Operator is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of their assigned production filler, associated process system and packaging equipment as necessary. At this level, the operator is acquiring skills and experience and is working to become proficient in the sterilization, operation and/or sanitation responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates and observes production line equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity meeting customer standards and specifications
• Becomes proficient in Sterilize-in-Place (SIP), operation and/or Clean-in-Place (CIP) of assigned filler
• Performs basic clean, inspect and lube functions including basic Preventative Maintenance (PMs)
• Actively participates in start up, troubleshooting/adjustment, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment - Clears jams and reports malfunctions to Business Lead/Supervisor as necessary
• Performs changeovers - Completes line clears and accurately sets up next item's packaging and coding
• Reports out of standard/specification results to the Quality Department and Business Unit Lead/Supervisor
• Reports unsafe conditions or other compliance issues to the Business Unit Lead/Supervisor
• Completes handwritten instructions and on-line documentation including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks accurately and at the required frequencies
• Maintains accurate and detailed work log (including Factory MES data collection) and inventory records
• Monitors and reviews inventory and production levels to achieve the most efficient operating conditions
• Maintains assigned work area and production environment in clean orderly condition - completes environmental cleaning requirements as necessary
• Actively participates in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
• Safely operates forklifts as needed to keep assigned work area supplied with necessary production

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months previous manufacturing, packaging or assembly line production experience
• Demonstrated organizational and observational skills, and detail-oriented
• Basic mathematical calculation skills
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and listen to written and oral and instructions in the English language
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment under limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous filling, packaging, or processing production experience - ideally in food, food processing, high-speed packaging or Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) industries, preferred
• High school or equivalency diploma, preferred

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Frequently Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 25-30 lbs, Reach Overhead, ClimbSquat/Bend/Kneel, Stand, and Walk/Move About

Occasionally Sit

Working Conditions: Regularly exposed to wet and varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, allergens including tree nuts, soy, tree nuts, coconut and milk and milk by-products, and fumes from food processing equipment.

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the most significant duties of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, effort, requirements or expectations of this position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to modify the job requirements as circumstances change and the needs of the company so dictate, without editing this job description in its entirety.