Filler Operator - Relief (North)

Dairy Farmers of America

1d•$27 - $34

About The Position

The Relief Operator is responsible for performing all the duties related filling operations. This position will relieve other operators in Production, which include Fillers, Corrugation, and Debag.

Requirements

6 months to 12 months combined work experience in Production, Labelers, De-Bag, and Corrugated.
Must be able to operate SERTI effectively.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Forklift Operator Certification required or must be able to pass a written and driving forklift skills test in 30 days.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs., frequently lift and/or move above shoulder height, stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift.
Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to pass all fit for duty screens as applicable.

Responsibilities

Order packaging material (paper, poly, cartons) from storage as needed.
Familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items to ensure product specifications are met.
Visually inspect boxes, cartons and other packaged materials for printing defects.
Load packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages.
Perform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as needed.
Sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units.
Inspect packaging, coding and seals to verity conformance to specifications and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
Will have working knowledge and experience with wrapper operations, watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent cost downtime due to handler error.
Record movement of stock in and out of work areas.
Monitor materials, products and equipment at each step of the process and reports irregularities to Supervisor.
Ensure machine is supplied with correct material needed to run and complete log books as required.
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.
Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput and troubleshoot.
Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
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.