Filler Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy•Hammond, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Filler Operator operates and cleans filling machines, minimizes machinery downtime, monitors product quality, and maintains a clean work area. The role coordinates run schedules with coworkers, performs established laboratory quality-assurance tests, and orders and receives packaging and ingredients. Work must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), applicable state and federal regulations, and company and plant safety policies. The position requires professionalism, dependable attendance, flexibility, and effective communication with coworkers across Utility, Receiving, Processing, Filling, and Blow Mold operations. Other job-related duties may be assigned by a supervisor or lead person.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Available to work flexible schedules with changing start times when needed.
Customer-service-oriented attitude.
Good attendance record and dependability.
Solid understanding of GMP and state and federal regulations and practices.
Ability to work well with others.
Safety-conscious, flexible, and able to work as a team player.
Decision-making, performance, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work within strict operating standards and meet company, state, and federal guidelines.
Basic mathematical skills.
Good communication skills for dealing effectively with coworkers.
Ability to stand and walk for virtually the entire shift, as well as kneel and bend.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull, with lifting up to 50 pounds.
Good manual dexterity.
Ability to climb ladders; some ladder work is required.
Ability to work in a noisy, wet environment, on hard and sometimes slippery floors, and in temperatures ranging from 50 to 100 degrees F.
Ability to work around allergens and cleaning chemicals.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including a bump cap, hearing protection, and rubber boots; additional protective equipment may be required depending on the work.
Wear required hairnets and provided uniforms.
Overtime is required as needed to fulfill bottling needs.

Responsibilities

Know the operational aspects of all filling machines and clean those machines.
Minimize machinery downtime.
Follow established work-area cleaning practices.
Monitor product quality so problems are identified early.
Communicate with coworkers to coordinate run schedules.
Perform duties in accordance with GMP, state and federal regulations, and company and plant safety policies.
Perform established quality-assurance tests used in the lab.
Order and receive packaging and ingredients.
Maintain open communication with Utility People, Receiving, Processing, Filling, and Blow Mold operators.
Display professionalism and maintain dependable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.