Filler Operator (Night Shift, $26.15 Starting Hourly Pay (Shift Premium Included))

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 6:45 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule. The role involves operating and monitoring production filler equipment to ensure food safety, product quality, and conformity to customer standards and specifications. The position requires safely and efficiently setting up, operating, and cleaning filler machines/equipment, performing basic clean, inspect, and lube functions, and participating in line equipment operations including clearing jams and reporting malfunctions. The Filler Operator will also perform changeovers, line clears, and accurately set up packaging and coding for the next item. Reporting out-of-standard results, completing documentation, maintaining work logs, and monitoring inventory and production levels are key responsibilities. The role also includes maintaining a clean work area, participating in shift exchanges and team meetings, and meeting production goals while minimizing product shrink and downtime. Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is essential, as is the ability to work with dairy, nut products, and other allergens. Safety protocols must be followed, including stopping unsafe acts, obeying safety rules, and reporting hazards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
Basic math skills plus fractions, decimals and percentages.
Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
Must have authorization to work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor production filler equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity to customer standards and specifications.
Safely and efficiently set up, operate and clean filler machines/equipment as assigned.
Be proficient in Sterilize-in-Place (SIP), operation and/or Clean-in-Place (CIP) of assigned filler machine.
Perform basic clean, inspect and lube functions including basic Preventative Maintenance (PMs).
Actively participate in startup, troubleshooting/adjustment, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment; clearing jams and reporting malfunctions to Supervisor as needed.
Perform changeovers and line clears; accurately setting up next item's packaging and coding.
Report out-of-standard/specification results to the Quality Department and Supervisor in a timely manner.
Complete handwritten instructions and on-line documentation including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks accurately and at the required frequencies.
Maintain accurate and detailed work logs and inventory records.
Monitor and review inventory and production levels to achieve the most efficient operating conditions.
Maintain assigned work area and production environment in a clean orderly condition; completing environmental cleaning requirements as needed.
Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.
Report unsafe conditions or other compliance issues to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
Identify Critical Control Points (CCP)
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

$1,000 sign on bonus
$1 night shift and $1 weekend premium
Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire
8% 401K match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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 for childcare costs
Wellness Incentive
Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one
Partners Helping Partners program