Dispenser / Filler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Great Falls, MT

13d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Meadow Gold Dairy, a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), is seeking a Dispenser / Filler Operator for their PM Shift. This role is responsible for the timely and efficient bottling of dairy products, ensuring the area is clean and sanitized to meet FDA standards. The company is passionate about delivering dairy products from family farm-owners to communities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks
Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach, and bend for extended periods
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack 6-8 cases high
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays
May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals

Responsibilities

Ensuring optimum quality products through the operation of the filler of various product families following regulatory standards, ensuring the product is clean and sterile.
Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line.
Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.
Make adjustments to filler timing and filling, & check mat as needed.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.
Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
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.
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.
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.