Filler Operator (Day Shift, $25.15 Starting Hourly Pay)

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Filler Operator operates and monitors production filler equipment to ensure food safety, product quality, and conformity with customer standards and specifications. The role involves setting up, operating, and cleaning filler machines; performing Sterilize-in-Place (SIP) and/or Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures; and completing basic cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and preventative maintenance tasks. Operators help start up, troubleshoot, adjust, stop, reset, and shut down line equipment, perform changeovers and line clears, and report quality or safety issues and equipment malfunctions. The position requires accurate completion of handwritten and electronic documentation, including quality and Critical Control Point checks, as well as maintaining work logs and inventory records. Operators monitor inventory and production levels, maintain a clean and orderly work area, participate in shift exchanges and team meetings, and work toward production goals while minimizing product shrink and downtime. The role also requires following Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and facility safety rules. The operator may work with dairy, nut products, and other ingredients and allergens. The posting describes a 6:45 a.m.–7:00 p.m. rotating schedule, though it also calls the position a “fulltime night shift” role. Starting pay is $25.15 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus and a $1 weekend premium. Eligible benefits begin on the first day of hire.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet internal and external customer expectations and requirements.
Strong organizational skills, ability to establish priorities and multitask, and ability to meet deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Basic computer operation skills, including entering and retrieving information.
Ability to exchange basic informational data, such as completing forms and checklists and copying data between records.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively at all levels.
Professional manner and ability to maintain constructive working relationships.
Ability to obtain Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certification.
Ability to work with dairy and nut products and other related ingredients and allergens.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least one year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor production filler equipment to ensure food safety, product quality, and conformity with customer standards and specifications.
Set up, operate, and clean assigned filler machines and equipment safely and efficiently.
Perform SIP and operation and/or CIP procedures for the assigned filler machine.
Perform basic clean, inspect, and lube functions, including basic preventative maintenance.
Participate in equipment startup, troubleshooting and adjustment, stopping and resetting, and shutdown; clear jams and report malfunctions to the Supervisor as needed.
Perform changeovers and line clears, accurately setting up packaging and coding for the next item.
Report out-of-standard or out-of-specification results to the Quality Department and Supervisor in a timely manner.
Complete handwritten instructions and online documentation, including quality and CCP checks, accurately and at required frequencies.
Maintain accurate and detailed work logs and inventory records.
Monitor and review inventory and production levels to support efficient operating conditions.
Maintain an orderly work area and production environment and complete environmental cleaning requirements as needed.
Participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
Meet production needs and goals while working to minimize product shrink and downtime.
Report unsafe conditions and other compliance issues to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
Identify Critical Control Points.
Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Stop observed unsafe acts, follow facility safety rules and procedures, correct or report safety hazards, and support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus.
$1 weekend premium.
Eligible for benefits beginning on the first day of hire.
8% 401(k) match.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation from day one, with an additional employer retirement contribution each year.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
Up to $5,000 annually toward childcare costs, including monthly contributions for independent babysitters.
Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible partners.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting day one.
Partners Helping Partners assistance program.