Filling Line Operator I

Benjamin Moore & Co • Newark, NJ

1d • $21 - $28

About The Position

The Filling Line Operator I reports directly to the department Lead and works with the facility team and other departments to monitor the filling line, perform product quality checks, and ensure filling equipment operates correctly. The role involves running filling and packaging equipment, checking product and packaging quality, maintaining accurate production and inventory records, and keeping the work area and equipment safe and clean.

The position is listed as Monday through Friday, 2nd shift. The operator may be required to work overtime of up to four hours beyond the regularly scheduled shift and weekends when required. Running the filling line and packaging goods is the most frequent activity, for upwards of eight hours per day.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction.
• Ability to work in a team environment and cross-functionally.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and cleanliness.
• Ability to use company software and computer system programs.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work safely and follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work overtime up to four hours beyond the regularly scheduled shift and weekends when required.
• Ability to operate a fill-by-weight machine, video jet, labeler, palletizer, case packer, can and carton computer, and depalletizer.
• Ability to operate the tower independently.
• Ability to operate a gallon line and quart line independently.
• Ability to operate a gallon line casepacker and five line independently.
• Ability to operate a gallon line and operate a small batch.
• Ability to use a forklift, winch, and trolley system.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming container quality and ensure adequate container supplies for uninterrupted filling line operation.
• Calibrate and operate automatic filling machines; check batch tickets, verify product, monitor fill weights and container appearance, and retain samples for the control lab.
• Ensure adequate lid supplies, verify lids are properly sealed, and check that lid information is legible and correct.
• Ensure adequate supplies of correct labels and adhesive, and monitor label and container appearance.
• Maintain proper operation of the bail-o-matic machine and make minor adjustments.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cartons and tape, and verify carton information is legible and correct.
• Supply empty pallets to the palletizer and offload full pallets as appropriate.
• Accurately count fills and enter data into the terminal for inventory control using electronic information systems.
• Maintain forklift or related equipment by checking the battery, electrical hookup, and other items.
• Follow safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines and use required safety equipment.
• Maintain the quality and cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive and well-rounded benefits package.
• Career development options.
• Business resource groups and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
• Performance-based annual raise and bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• PTO starting at three weeks' vacation, plus seven paid holidays and five personal days.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED