Seasonal Filler Operator Fluid

Dairy Farmers of America • Athens, TN

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About The Position

The Seasonal Filler Operator Fluid operates filler equipment across various product families in accordance with regulatory standards. The role involves preparing and monitoring production-line equipment, completing quality and production documentation, maintaining packaging standards, and addressing operating issues. The operator also supports safe, sanitary, and efficient production while following company, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Requirements

• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to write legibly for record keeping.
• Able to use company computer systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Able to follow directions.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor production-line equipment.
• Complete required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
• Monitor product weights, seals, caps, and general packaging.
• Adjust filler timing and filling, and check the mat as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect samples required for quality assurance testing.
• Ensure the correct packaging materials are used for each product.
• Watch for jams on the label operator and thread wrap effectively to prevent downtime.
• Perform filler and filler-line changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Complete the cleaning checklist after the line has completed its run.
• Prepare equipment for the next run, including size changes as needed.
• Communicate with other departments, the supervisor, and employees about problems or concerns that may affect production efficiency.
• Document required information in accordance with SOPs.
• Help identify process-improvement opportunities using a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Immediately report food safety or food quality issues to management.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed