Filler Operator - Nights

Saputo Inc.•Biscoe, NC

About The Position

The Filler Operator safely and efficiently operates production equipment, including Purity filling equipment, to produce dairy products that meet quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements. The role follows standard operating procedures and aseptic controls; prepares and operates filling equipment, coders, and materials; collects and tests product samples; communicates out-of-specification conditions; and completes production records accurately. The operator also performs equipment adjustments, change-overs, CIP/SIP, cleaning, setup, environmental controls, product reclaim and rework, and housekeeping. The role includes safe lift truck operation, support for audits, cross-training with other departments, and compliance with occupational health and safety procedures, GMPs, food safety requirements, dairy food regulations, and Saputo's Code of Ethics and Company Values. This is a night-shift role with hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing.
Understanding of food manufacturing acronyms, including SQF, QA/QC, CQP, HACCP, SOP, 5S, and GMP.
Lift truck certification or ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck certification.
Strong math skills.
Proficient computer, software, and data-entry skills.
Strong technical skills, including the ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels, and mechanical operations.
Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated work history.
Good attendance.

Nice To Haves

Dairy food manufacturing experience is preferred.
Advanced quality or food safety training and/or certifications are a plus but not required.
SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate production equipment, including Purity filling equipment.
Follow standard operating procedures in detail without deviation.
Collect routine product samples and perform routine testing to inspect cups and seals for leaks and defects and confirm quality specifications are met.
Follow established aseptic controls and procedures.
Set up and use appropriate portion-control cup and seal materials according to the production run schedule.
Set up coders and validate product codes against code specifications.
Identify and communicate out-of-specification product conditions, following the established notification protocol.
Perform routine equipment adjustments according to product type.
Operate a lift truck safely.
Complete production records and documents accurately and neatly.
Perform equipment change-overs, CIP/SIP, clean-up, and equipment setup.
Perform environmental controls.
Perform product reclaim and rework according to reclaim guidelines.
Support internal and external audits.
Follow occupational health and safety procedures, GMPs, and food safety requirements.
Cross-train with other departments.
Maintain good housekeeping according to established guidelines.
Comply with federal, state, and local dairy food regulations.
Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and apply Saputo Company Values.
Work collaboratively with co-workers and personnel in other departments.
Perform other duties as required by management.