Filler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Wildwood, MO

18h

About The Position

Operate filler equipment across various product families in accordance with regulatory standards. The role involves preparing, operating, monitoring, cleaning, and changing over production-line equipment while following food safety, quality, documentation, and workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Able to write legible record-keeping entries.
Able to use company computer systems.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Able to follow directions.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Production or general work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean, set up, operate, and monitor production-line equipment.
Complete required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
Monitor product weights, seals, caps, and general packaging.
Adjust filler timing and filling, and check the mat as needed.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
Collect samples required for quality assurance testing.
Ensure the correct packaging materials are used for each product.
Monitor for jams on the label operator and thread wrap effectively to prevent downtime.
Perform filler and filler-line changeovers safely and efficiently.
Complete the cleaning checklist after a production run.
Prepare equipment for the next run, including size changes as needed.
Communicate with other departments, the supervisor, and employees about problems or concerns that could restrict production efficiency.
Document all required information in accordance with SOPs.
Immediately report food safety or food quality issues.
Maintain safe working conditions and follow DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP).