Filler Operator-PM

Saputo Inc.•Plant City, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Filler Operator safely and efficiently operates production equipment, including gable-top carton filling and packaging equipment, in a 24/7 manufacturing facility. The role follows standard operating procedures, performs routine quality checks and equipment adjustments, sets up cartons and packaging coders, and completes production records. It also includes equipment changeovers, cleaning and setup, environmental controls, product reclaim and rework, audit support, and adherence to food safety, occupational health and safety, regulatory, and company requirements. This is a night-shift position scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule. Operators work in a four-shift, 24/7 operation; shift or workday assignments may change to cover absences, downtime, audits, or related needs. Work may be up to 12 hours per day and includes weekends. Starting pay is $23.56 per hour, with an additional $2 per hour for nights.

Requirements

At least two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing; dairy food manufacturing experience is preferred.
Working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms such as SQF, QA/QC, CQP, HACCP, SOP, 5S, and GMP.
Lift truck certification or ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck certification.
Strong math 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.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise and changing temperatures, including hot, wet, cold, and humid conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and maneuver around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
Ability to work with chemicals, wear personal protective equipment, and follow approved chemical-handling procedures.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently throughout the shift.
Shift flexibility, including availability for days, swing, or night shifts and weekends as assignments change.
Ability to work up to 12 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Dairy food manufacturing experience.
Advanced quality or food safety training and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate production equipment, including gable-top carton filling and packaging equipment.
Follow standard operating procedures in detail without deviation.
Collect routine product samples and conduct seal-integrity and dye inspections to check cartons for leaks and tears.
Set up and use the appropriate gable-top cartons according to the production run schedule.
Set up packaging coders and validate product codes against code specifications.
Identify and communicate out-of-specification product conditions using the established notification protocol.
Perform routine equipment adjustments.
Safely operate a lift truck.
Complete production records and documents accurately and neatly.
Perform equipment changeovers, CIP/SIP, cleanup, and equipment setup.
Perform environmental controls.
Perform product reclaim and rework in accordance with reclaim guidelines.
Support internal and external audits.
Follow occupational health and safety procedures and established GMP and food safety requirements.
Cross-train with other departments.
Maintain good housekeeping in accordance with established guidelines.
Comply with federal, state, and local dairy food regulations.
Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics, company values, and Workplace Climate Policy.
Work collaboratively with coworkers and personnel from other departments.
Perform other duties as required by management.