Filler - LB

Paradise Tomato Kitchen•Los Banos, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure that proper package size and filling of products is in accordance with customer’s specification by following product playbook. Works directly with QA and Supervision personnel to ensure proper code, weight and temperature requirements are met.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and/or two years related work experience.
Must be able to become certified and maintain certification through an OSHA approved forklift certification.
Knowledge of raw materials and production process.
Knowledge of arithmetic and its applications.
Knowledge of computers and electronics.
Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule/specification.
Ability to communicate effectively with others orally or in writing.
Attention to Detail.
Ability to read and understand information.
Ability to listen and understand information.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Basic mathematical and reasoning skills.
Basic mechanical skills and trouble shooting skills.
Ability to concentrate in a fast-paced environment.
End of shift and production run documentation and material reconciliation.
PPE requirements of safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
Position rotation is a requirement within this department.

Nice To Haves

Previous working experience with Cryovac filling machines preferred.
Prior maintenance or technical experience in the food industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures the proper package integrity according to established requirements: date codes, pouch size, temperatures, weights, etc.
Maintains accurate and consistent pouch seals and performs tests necessary to ensure quality of the seals.
Maintain accurate and consistent weight control of pouches with the in-line weight checkers.
Monitors screen for adequate processing temperatures, kettle levels and weight control.
Ensures cleanliness and process sanitation in the filling area. Understands the same requirements for the batching, scale-up and bin prep areas.
Completes required documentation for filling, sanitation and PMs.
Maintains and understands information in order to improve processes.
Documents and maintains all film inventories.
Operate and adjust all filling equipment to necessary specifications (i.e., fillers, video jets, weight checkers and metal detectors).
Contributes to the preventative maintenance of the filling equipment (i.e., fillers, video jets, weight checks, conveyor system and metal detection).
Understands the operating parameters of the PLC for all production lines and CIP processes. Understands when operations must be performed on the PLC and must be able to accurately perform those operations on the PLC when it is deemed necessary.
Contributes to communication at shift changeovers and understands the information.
Adheres to and understands Safety programs.
Understands and uses current Good Manufacturing Practices to perform work.
Understands and uses the Standard Operating Procedures for the area.
Train and mentor new employees, as required.
Other duties as assigned.