ESL Filler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America • Santa Ana, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintain safe and efficient operation of filler equipment while maximizing production up-time, minimizing shrink, and maintaining quality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experience preferred
• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must have a working knowledge of sanitation, production and CIP clean up.
• Must be able to perform dye checks, weight adjustments and overall packaging duties.
• Must be able to do full clean up, sterilization, production and maintenance of ESL fillers.
• Must be able to maintain optimum productivity on a daily basis.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Must be able to operate box forming and casing equipment.
• Must be able to set up and operate coding/marking equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor ESL filling lines to meet production schedules and quality standards
• Perform sanitation, production startup, CIP (Clean-In-Place) procedures, and equipment cleanup activities
• Conduct dye checks, weight adjustments, and packaging quality inspections
• Perform sterilization and routine maintenance of ESL filling equipment
• Maintain optimum productivity levels while minimizing downtime
• Operate box-forming, coding/marking, and casing equipment
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, and company policies
• Complete production, quality, and sanitation documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach lifts as required
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, and team members
• Work independently and as part of a production team to achieve operational goals
• Assist with additional duties and projects as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED