Filler Operator (Machine Operator)- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift
About The Position
Filler Operators operate and maintain aseptic machines and related processes, support continuous improvement and employee engagement, and work with other departments to meet production KPIs. They ensure compliance with applicable GMP, SOP, GFSI, USDA, FDA, NCDA, HACCP, food safety, customer, and regulatory requirements. The role also supports production, sanitation, quality monitoring, engineering maintenance, and the company’s B-corp mission to promote health and wellness through high-quality food and sustainable methods. The available crews work Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday, with first, second, and third shift schedules listed. First shift is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., second shift is 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., and third shift is 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Thorough working knowledge of current OSHA and safety standards.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work well in teams and demonstrate behavior that promotes teamwork.
- Positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize, manage time effectively, and work without extensive supervision.
- Ability to stand and walk for eight-hour shifts.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds multiple times per shift.
- Frequent bending, crouching, or twisting.
- Ability to work in adverse conditions, including tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes.
- Forklift and aerial platform certification within three months of hire.
- Ability to complete Better Processing Control School and an Acidified Foods course within the first six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Identify and troubleshoot underperforming equipment.
- Maintain required regulatory, customer, and in-house paperwork.
- Implement improvement plans to optimize resources and KPIs.
- Assist management with projects and other assigned initiatives.
- Set up, sterilize, operate, and monitor aseptic filling, batching, and packing equipment.
- Conduct periodic packaging-integrity tests, weight checks, and metal detection using established validation methods.
- Verify that correct packaging materials are used and track and document machine and equipment downtime.
- Maintain a supply of hydrogen peroxide for filling-machine material sterilization.
- Work with engineering on preventive maintenance and on establishing and improving maintenance procedures and frequencies for designated equipment.
- Use lockout/tagout (LOTO) correctly and apply 5S standards in work areas.
- Understand and communicate machine- and line-specific KPIs, report them to management, and own daily performance KPIs for multiple production lines.
- Follow safety guidelines and GMPs, and complete CIP, COP, and SIP before and after production.
- Assist with allergen monitoring programs, routine preventive maintenance, sanitation, housekeeping, forklift duties, troubleshooting, batching and processing, and QA monitoring and recording.
- Uphold SQF requirements and promote a positive food safety culture.
- Participate in implementing, maintaining, and continually improving food safety as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Support the company’s B-corp mission to promote health and wellness through high-quality, healthy foods made using sustainable methods.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
