Filling Line Operator l

Benjamin Moore & Co • Johnstown, NY

1d • $20 - $24

About The Position

The Filling Line Operator reports directly to the department Lead and works with the facility team and other departments to monitor the filling line and perform quality checks on products. The role uses and maintains equipment to ensure the filling line operates correctly. It includes monitoring product and packaging quality, keeping supplies available for uninterrupted production, recording fill counts and inventory data, and maintaining a safe, clean work area. The position is designated as 1st Shift.

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 SOPs.
• Ability to work overtime up to four hours past 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 the incoming quality of containers and ensure each line has enough containers to operate without interruption.
• Calibrate and operate automatic filling machines; check batch tickets, product, fill weights, container appearance, and retain samples for the control lab.
• Keep the lid dropper supplied; ensure lids are sealed and their information is legible and correct.
• Keep the label machine supplied with the correct labels and adhesive; monitor label and container appearance.
• Maintain proper operation of the bail-o-matic machine and make minor adjustments.
• Keep the case packer supplied with cartons and tape; 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 forklifts or related equipment by checking the battery, electrical hookup, and other relevant components.
• Follow safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines; use required safety equipment; maintain the quality and cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Performance-based annual raise and bonus

What This Job Offers

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