Machine Filler Operator 2nd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Purity Dairy is looking for a Filler Operator for our Nashville facility. The Filler Operator is responsible for operating Filling machines and making necessary adjustments to ensure production of containers is made in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner. This role involves monitoring conveyor lines for damaged bottles, troubleshooting and performing minor repairs of filler equipment, and monitoring empty bottle weights and adjusting accordingly. The operator will maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees, notifying them of any problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency. Ensuring all paperwork is filled out accurately and completely according to SOPs is also a key responsibility. The Filler Operator will be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicate effectively with all departments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
6 months related experience required.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must be able to able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure dust, gas or fumes.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

Responsibilities

Operating Filling machines and making necessary adjustments to ensure production of containers is made in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner.
Monitor conveyor lines for damaged bottles.
Troubleshoot and do minor repairs of filler equipment.
Monitor empty bottle weights and adjusts accordingly.
Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Communicate effectively with all departments.