Filler Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Hammond, LA

11h•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating and cleaning filling machines, minimizing machinery downtime, and monitoring product quality. The role involves maintaining a clean work area, coordinating run schedules with coworkers, and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), state and federal regulations, and company safety policies. The Filler Operator will also perform quality assurance tests, order and receive packaging and ingredients, and maintain communication with various plant personnel. A high level of professionalism and a proven attendance record are expected, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent are needed.
Must be available to work flexible schedules with changing start times when needed.
Must be customer service oriented.
Must have a good attendance record.
Solid understanding of GMP, and state/ federal regulations and practices.
The ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

Be familiar with the operational aspects of all filling machines and cleaning those machines.
Be efficient in minimizing down time of machinery.
Follow established practices for the cleaning of the work area.
Monitor product quality to ensure problems are caught early.
Maintain communication with co-workers to co-ordinate run schedules.
Complete all duties in a manner that is consistent with all aspects of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Overtime will be required as needed to fulfill bottling needs.
Understand and perform all the established quality assurance tests utilized in the lab.
Order and receive packaging and ingredients.
Maintain open communications with Utility People, Receiving, Processing, Filling and Blow Mold operators.
Complete all duties in a manner that is consistent with all aspects of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), State and Federal regulations and company/plant safety policies.
Display a high level of professionalism.
Maintain a proven attendance / reliability record
Other duties as assigned.