Filler Operator - 1st Shift

G&J Pepsi•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Filler Operators earn $25.80 per hour and receive competitive benefits, such as: 401K Matching Pension Plan Weekly Pay Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance benefits. Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:30 am - done, Monday - Friday. Position Summary: To serve our internal and external customers by ensuring that product containers (e.g. bottles and cans) are filled according to established company standards.

Requirements

High School or GED required
0 - 1 years of machine operator and/or production line experience
Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time (8+ hours).

Nice To Haves

previous beverage production experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of beverage production process
how to operate a computer/tablet
Skill in internal customer service
Ability to work quickly, efficiently and independently
Ability to communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to read; write
Ability to perform basic math functions (e.g. addition and subtraction)
Ability to be trained in operating a forklift, computer, filler and other mechanical equipment

Responsibilities

Operates Filler Machine; ensures that the correct product type and quantity is filled into cans or bottles according to established company standards; performs product changeovers; works to help the company meet efficiency goals by removing and clearing jams, making minor machine adjustments.
Verifies the correct product and date codes are entered into the coder and are accurately printed on the product.
Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all required personal protective equipment.
Ensures that correct can lids and bottle caps are placed into the appropriate machine to maintain the filling process.
Communicate with co-workers, supervisor and management team regarding any issues with equipment, product quality and production process, supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignment.
Performs code checks, and taste tests; completes code check reports, taste test reports, downtime reports, time-off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.
Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and working overtime as needed to meet workload demands.
Performs other related duties as required.
Performs seam checks and bottle cap checks; verifies seamer and/or paper is operating according to established standards.
Maintains cleanliness of work area (e.g. cleans up any product and/or container spills; disposes of trash and recycling materials into proper containers).