Filler Operator - 2nd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Farmington, MN

6h•$29 - $31

About The Position

Kemps has immediate job openings for well-versed machine operators to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. A few job responsibilities include operating all equipment involved in packaging line; cleaning all filling equipment, pumps, motors, blending equipment, floors, walls; filling out records and reports; supplying the line with cups, lids, and other supplies; operating other packaging equipment when sour cream line is not running; other duties as assigned. Cover breaks and other employee absences. Machine operators will be responsible for processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
Must be willing to follow Kemps safety rules and have safe work habits
Must be able to accept responsibility of machinery care and quality of package and product.
Must be able to code packages correctly, operate line to meet efficiency standards, and maintain accurate production records.
Must be willing to comply with all GMPs, sanitary rules and regulations.
Must have good attendance record.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Blending flavor ingredients
Operating all equipment related to the sour cream filler
Operating all equipment involved in packaging line
Cleaning all filling equipment, pumps, motors, blending equipment, floors, walls
Filling out records and reports
Supplying the line with cups, lids, and other supplies
Operating other packaging equipment when sour cream line is not running
Other duties as assigned
Cover breaks and other employee absences
Processing finished or raw materials
Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Communicating effectively with all departments
Meeting daily deadlines