Filler Operator - 1st Shift

Maola Local Dairies•Hampton, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Filler Operator tends machines that perform one or more packaging functions, such as filling, marking, and labeling. This role involves starting the machine, observing its operation to detect malfunctions, and stopping the machine and reporting any issues to the supervisor. Various machines are involved in this operation, including the 30 Valve filler, Quart filler, Nep filler, Bulk filler, 18 Valve plastic filler, and the 1/2 Gallon paper filler. The position requires the ability to examine containers for seals, labels, weights, dates, and valves, ensuring seals are checked top and bottom for stains and valves for excess leakage. The operator will also review with the lab for approvals of each product change on each machine, observe the flow of milk into the machine, remove defective containers, and record information in 15-minute intervals for weight, date, and label.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal.
Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions.
Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
Frequently required to stand and walk.
Must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.
Requires reaching and handling dairy products and pushing and pulling stacks of products weighing up to 200lbs.

Nice To Haves

Related experience preferred.
Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Tends machine that fill pasteurized products into containers.
Examines containers from all lines for seals, labels, weights, dates, and valves.
Seals are to be checked top and bottom for stains and valves are to be checked for excess leakage.
Review with the lab for approvals of each product change on each machine.
Observes flow of milk into machine and remove defective containers.
Notifies foreman of machine malfunction.
Place containers on machine and adjust machines of various sizes.
Records information in 15 minutes intervals for weight, date, and label.