Production - Filler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Springfield, OH

21h

About The Position

The Filler Operator operates filler equipment for various product families, following regulatory standards to ensure products are clean, sterile, and of optimum quality. The role includes preparing, operating, monitoring, cleaning, and changing over production-line equipment; completing required documentation and quality checks; troubleshooting equipment and process issues; and supporting safe, sanitary, and efficient production. The operator also communicates production concerns, contributes to process improvements, and follows food-safety, quality, and workplace-safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months of related experience preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to stand, walk, push, or pull for virtually the entire shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, including overhead.
Ability to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must pass pre-employment screening, including drug, background, and criminal checks.

Responsibilities

Clean, set up, operate, and monitor production-line equipment.
Complete required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
Monitor product weights, seals, caps, and general packaging.
Adjust filler timing and filling, and check mat as needed.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
Collect samples for Quality Assurance testing.
Ensure the correct packaging materials are used for each product.
Use working knowledge of labeler operations, watch for jams, and thread wrap effectively to prevent downtime.
Perform filler and filler-line changeovers safely and efficiently.
Complete the cleaning checklist after a line has completed its run.
Prepare equipment for the next run, including size changes as needed.
Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that could restrict production efficiency.
Complete paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately, documenting required information in accordance with SOPs.
Analyze process and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput and troubleshoot issues.
Identify opportunities to improve processes through continuous improvement.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Follow required safe-work practices, including use of required PPE and adherence to confined-space, chemical-handling, and fall-restraint safety requirements.
Be responsible for food safety, prerequisite programs, and food quality in the designated area.
Immediately report food-safety and food-quality issues to management.
Perform other duties as assigned.