Beverage Filler Operator 3rd Shift

Gehl Foods•Germantown, WI

6d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Filler Operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, operating and observing production line equipment to ensure food safety, product quality, and conformity to customer standards. This role involves becoming proficient in Sterilize-in-Place (SIP) and/or Clean-in-Place (CIP) of assigned filler, performing basic clean, inspect, and lube functions, and participating in startup, troubleshooting, adjustment, stop/reset, and shutdown of line equipment. The operator will also be responsible for clearing jams, reporting malfunctions, performing changeovers, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Sterilize-in-Place (SIP), operation and/or Clean-in-Place (CIP) of assigned filler
Ability to perform basic clean, inspect and lube functions including basic Preventative Maintenance (PMs)
Ability to operate forklifts

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with Gehl Foods safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements while following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
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 startup, 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 materials
Other duties as assigned.