FILLER OPERATOR (3458)

INNOVATION FOODS LLC•Millville, NJ

5d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Filler Operator is responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient product filling by operating and monitoring filling equipment in a fast paced production environment. This role performs routine equipment checks, troubleshoots basic issues, maintains a clean work area, and upholds all safety and quality standards to support consistent, high quality production.

Requirements

Basic computer skills for tracking production data and filling out logs/SOPs
Ability to perform product changeovers, set up machinery, and perform mathematical calculations for measurements.
Proficient in operating, cleaning, and performing preventive maintenance on filling machines.
Troubleshooting skills for identifying jams or malfunctions.
Strict adherence to safety standards (e.g., OSHA, PPE) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Attention to detail to ensure proper product weight, volume, and seal integrity.
Strong verbal skills to report defects to maintenance/supervisors and collaborate with team members.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years experience in manufacturing, food production, or machine operation.
Experience operating filling equipment, working with CIP/SIP processes, or performing quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

Assists with operating filling equipment to fill, cap, seal, label, and package products according to specifications.
Assists in maintaining adequate supplies of packaging materials, including cartons and caps.
Supports production flow by clearing jams, spills, and manually operating equipment when necessary
Adheres to health, safety, and food quality requlations (e.g., GMP, HACCP, FDA, SQF)
Performs basic quality checks, including monitoring product weight and verifying gable codes.
Performs dye and peroxide checks as required to support quality control requirements.
Completes required documentation for quality checks and packaging material tracking.
Assists with setup and monitoring of gable printers and other coding equipment.
Assists with CIP and SIP processes to support sanitation and product integrity.
Communicates with other departments and promptly reports issues that may impact production efficiency, including food safety or quality concerns.
Works with peers to train and develope training materials.
Performs other duties as assigned.