Filler Operator Third Shift

Garelick Farms•Town of East Greenbush, NY

13h

About The Position

Operate filler equipment across various product families while following regulatory standards, company procedures, and food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. The role involves preparing, operating, monitoring, cleaning, and changing over production-line equipment; completing documentation and quality checks; and communicating production concerns to relevant departments and supervisors. Employees may be assigned other duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
Certification and/or license may be required during employment.
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 perform arithmetic 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 avoidable downtime.
Perform filler and filler-line changeovers safely and efficiently.
Complete the cleaning checklist after a line run is finished.
Prepare equipment for the next run, including making size changes as needed.
Communicate with other departments, supervisors, and employees and notify them of problems or concerns that may limit production efficiency.
Document all required information in accordance with SOPs.
Help identify process-improvement opportunities using a continuous-improvement mindset.
Immediately report food safety and food quality issues to management.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with applicable 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.