Filler Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Hammond, LA

20h•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Filler Operator works in the Production department at the Hammond, Louisiana location. The role involves operating and cleaning filling machinery, minimizing equipment downtime, monitoring product quality, performing laboratory quality assurance tests, and coordinating production schedules and materials with coworkers and other plant departments. All duties must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), applicable state and federal regulations, and company and plant safety policies. The position requires professionalism, reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to work within strict operating standards. Other job-related duties may be assigned by a supervisor or lead person. The schedule is a mid shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., rotating every other Saturday. Overtime is required as needed to meet bottling needs. The work involves standing or walking for nearly the entire shift, handling loads up to 50 pounds, occasional ladder use, and exposure to noisy, wet, and sometimes slippery conditions, temperatures from 50 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, allergens, and cleaning chemicals. Required attire and equipment include a bump cap, hearing protection, rubber boots, hairnet, and uniform; additional protective equipment may be required depending on the work. The company offers competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick pay, a 401(k), and company uniforms.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Available to work flexible schedules with changing start times when needed.
Customer-service-oriented attitude.
Good attendance and dependability.
Solid understanding of GMP and state and federal regulations and practices.
Ability to work well with others.
Safety-conscious, flexible, team-oriented, and performance-oriented; able to make decisions and solve problems.
Basic mathematical skills.
Good manual dexterity and communication skills.
Able to stand and walk for virtually the entire shift; kneel, bend, lift, carry, push, and pull loads up to 50 pounds; and perform some ladder work.

Responsibilities

Operate and clean filling machines; be familiar with their operational aspects.
Minimize machinery downtime.
Follow established work-area cleaning practices.
Monitor product quality and identify problems early.
Coordinate run schedules and maintain communication with coworkers and relevant plant departments.
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 materials and ingredients.
Maintain a professional demeanor and dependable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.