Filler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Operate filler equipment for various product families in accordance with regulatory standards. The role involves preparing, operating, monitoring, cleaning, and changing over production-line equipment while meeting quality, food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety requirements. The operator documents production activities and quality checks, addresses routine operating issues, communicates concerns that could affect production, and helps identify process improvements. Pay is $20.02 for days.

Requirements

Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Able to write legible entries 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 preferred.
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.

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 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 caused by errors.
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, and report problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
Document all required information in accordance with SOPs.
Help identify opportunities to improve processes 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.