Filler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Filler Operator operates filler equipment across various product lines while following regulatory standards, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. The role involves preparing, operating, monitoring, cleaning, and changing over production-line equipment, completing quality checks and documentation, and addressing operating difficulties. The operator also coordinates with other departments, supervisors, and employees to raise concerns that may affect production efficiency.

Starting pay is $22.28 per hour, with time-and-a-half at $33.42 per hour and double time at $44.56 per hour. After 90 days, the minimum pay rate is $26.30 per hour, with time-and-a-half at $39.45 per hour and double time at $52.60 per hour. The position is full-time and requires availability for first, second, or third shifts, weekends, and overtime. Applicants must complete a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available to work full time on first, second, or third shifts, including weekends and overtime.
• Must complete a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to write legibly for record keeping.
• Able to use company computer systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Able to follow directions.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor production-line equipment.
• Perform required quality checks, weight checks, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Ensure the correct packaging materials are used for each product.
• Perform filler and filler-line changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Prepare equipment for the next production run, including size changes as needed.
• Communicate with other departments, the supervisor, and employees, and report problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
• Follow DFA GMPs and corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED