Filler Operator

ZXP Technologies•Highlands, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Filler Operator is responsible for safely running, operating, and maintaining equipment that fills containers. This role involves a variety of routine tasks to ensure efficient and quality production.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Math ability to add, subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply, and divide with 10’s and 100’s, as well as using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
An ability to read, write, and understand instructions and simple sentences.
An ability to understand the similarities and differences between words and between a series of numbers.
Required basic computer operating skills.

Responsibilities

Safely runs, operates, and maintains equipment that fills containers.
Performs startup, set up, and change over tasks.
Assesses quality of product.
Identifies and attaches pump lines.
Starts filler machine and continually monitors filling operation.
Performs daily preventative maintenance on filler equipment.
Inspects filled containers to ensure that product is packaged according to quality specifications and adjusts as necessary.
Cuts stencils and recording of stencils information on containers such as lot number or shipping destination.
Feeds and fills containers to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices.
Works with supervisor and line leader to resolve filling issues or malfunctions.
Stops (Lock-Out-Tag-Out) machines and reports issues and malfunctions to a supervisor or line leader.
Reports incidents, hazards, and accidents or potential issues related to quality and environment control.
Uses math to calculate weights, set scales, make torque adjustments, and enter data codes.
Uses writing and basic computer skills to complete, communicate, and generate production paperwork as well as status updates.
Completes paperwork and logbooks.
Makes minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, setting guides, or clearing away damaged product containers.
Accurately completes production reporting paperwork in a timely manner.
Performs other duties that may be assigned as needed.