Filler Operator

Maola Local Dairies

13h•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Tends machines that perform one or more packaging functions, such as filling, coding, marking, labeling, and indicating changeovers. Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions. Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor. Various machines are involved in this operation such as the Gallon and ½ Gallon Federal and Serac filler. Why you will love working at Maola: Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future. Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products. As a union member, you'll have access to comprehensive benefits and a pension plan provided through the union. Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Ability to operate and maintain production equipment safely.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow food safety guidelines.
Exposure to cold storage, wet environments, and dairy ingredients.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in dairy processing, food manufacturing, or a similar environment is a plus.
Familiar with CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems and sanitation procedures

Responsibilities

Follow all associated procedures.
Operates more than one machine.
Tends machine that fills pasteurized products into containers.
Operate and monitor automated filling machines for various milk products (gallon jugs, cartons, bottles, etc.).
Examine 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.
Observe the flow of milk into the machine and remove defective containers.
Place containers on the machine and adjust machines of various sizes.
Records information in 1-hour intervals for weight and leak checks.
Maintain compliance and ensure that all materials are handled under manufacturers’ recommendations, and internal food safety requirements, and under regulatory standards that are established by GMP, PMO, OSHA, and FDA.
Accurately prepare & maintain all area paperwork, documents, and downtime records.
Ensure all finished products meet quality assurance checks (checking cap label code). Verify the cap label code every 5 minutes.
Perform product, label, and cap changeovers.
Utilizes tank control system to actuate tanks and valves for product supply.
Immediately (within five minutes) notify the shift supervisor when your filler is unable to operate. This excludes product changeovers and other routine reasons for downtime.
Maintain sanitation of equipment including hand cleaning; Responsible for general housekeeping to ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Disassembles, cleans, rebuilds, and assembles equipment to meet rebuild requirements. CIPs and sterilizer fillers as required.
Reprocess milk and complete restacking as needed.
Performs additional duties as assigned.