4 OZ Filler Operator- Day Shift

Bowman Andros Products•Mount Jackson, VA

1d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The 4 OZ Filler Operator monitors product during filling to ensure it meets specifications and oversees its movement through the filler machine to support continuous, efficient production that meets customer requirements. The role monitors sauce pumps, filler equipment, conveyors, lids, and the cooler; performs and records product tests; tracks lot numbers and machine run and downtime; identifies production, quality, and safety concerns; and maintains an orderly work area. The position works on the production floor and requires use of PPE and adherence to company food safety, quality, safety, and operating procedures.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing, and literacy skills.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to identify machine and work-center stop buttons, machine guards, belts, hoods, doors, safety warnings, and related safety and operating features.
Wear required personal protective equipment in the production area at all times.
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and maintenance.
Ability to understand and safely operate filler equipment according to SOPs.
Ability to safely use sharp instruments, hand tools, mechanical tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers, and a non-powered pallet jack.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Monitor machines that inject sauce into cups and seal lids on product containers.
Monitor pump machines that fill the machine tanks with sauce and communicate with the Mixer Operator about sauce flow.
Monitor and activate conveyors moving cups through and beyond the filler, communicating production issues to the Mixer Operator, maintenance, and supervisor as needed.
Maintain lid levels in the filler machine to support continuous operation according to specifications.
Control lot-number usage and record related information.
Perform tests to ensure target weights, temperatures, and Brix standards meet specifications and SOPs.
Accurately document testing as required by SOPs.
Manually move and adjust lids in the filler machines.
Monitor the cooler for production issues and shutdowns.
Watch for foreign-material risks and leaking or damaged product containers on the conveyor.
Remove and discard damaged or inadequate cup materials and record tallies when required.
Maintain continuous, efficient, and smooth filler machine operation.
Maintain a general understanding of pumps, meters, valves, and other filling-process equipment.
Log run times, downtime, and reasons for audit purposes.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area around the filler.
Uphold food safety and quality standards by following company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements and supporting continual improvement and accountability.
Perform other duties as needed.