Filler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.•San Antonio, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Filler Operator is responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through the operation of the filler of various product families following regulatory standards, ensuring the product is clean and sterile. This role involves cleaning, setting up, operating, and monitoring production line equipment, completing required documentation and quality checks, and monitoring product packaging. The operator will make adjustments to filler timing and filling, troubleshoot operating difficulties, collect samples for quality assurance, and ensure proper packaging materials are used. Additionally, the role requires working knowledge of labeler operations, performing safe and efficient filler and filler line changeovers, and preparing equipment for the next run. Maintaining communication with other departments, ensuring accurate paperwork completion, analyzing process data for improvements, and utilizing a continuous improvement mindset are also key aspects of this position. The operator must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, maintain a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety practices including wearing required PPE, and be responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs, and food quality. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

6 months related experience required.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to stand, walk, push, or pull for virtually the entire shift.
Must be able to lift- up to 50 pounds occasionally including overhead.
Must be able to work in a wet environment. Some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to pass all preemployment screens (including drug, background, and criminal checks).

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring optimum quality products through the operation of the filler of various product families following regulatory standards, ensuring the product is clean and sterile.
Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line.
Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.
Make adjustments to filler timing and filling, & check mat as needed.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.
Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
Work with labeler operations; watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent downtime due to error.
Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run.
Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.
Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned.