Filler Operator

MDVA•Newport News, VA

10h•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future. Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products. We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month. Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters. SUMMARY Tends machines that perform one or more packaging functions, such as filling, marking, labeling. Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions. Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor. Various machines involved in this operation such as the 30 Valve filler; Quart filler; Nep filler; Bulk filler; 18 Valve plastic filler; and the 1/2 Gallon paper filler.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Related experience preferred.
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Communication Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
Accountability Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise. Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
Customer Focused Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs. Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
Initiative Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats. Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
Problem-Solving Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance. Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
Collaboration Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met. Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.
The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.
It also requires reaching and handling dairy products and pushing and pulling stacks of products weighing up to 200lbs.
The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels.
Wet/slippery work conditions.

Responsibilities

Tends machine that fill pasteurized products into containers.
Examines containers from all lines for seals, labels, weights, dates, and valves. Seals are to be checked top and bottom for stains and valves are to be checked for excess leakage.
Review with the lab for approvals of each product change on each machine.
Observes flow of milk into machine and remove defective containers.
Notifies foreman of machine malfunction.
Place containers on machine and adjust machines of various sizes.
Records information in 15 minutes intervals for weight, date, and label.