Filler Operator

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Hammond, LA

2d•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Filler Operator is responsible for the operational aspects of filling machines, including their cleaning and maintenance to minimize downtime. This role involves monitoring product quality, maintaining communication with colleagues to coordinate production schedules, and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), state and federal regulations, and company safety policies. The position also requires performing quality assurance tests, ordering and receiving packaging and ingredients, and displaying a high level of professionalism and reliability. Overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Flexibility to work flexible schedules with changing start times when needed.
Customer service oriented attitude.
Dependability with 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.