Machine Operator - Filler 3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Franklin, MA

About The Position

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is hiring a Machine Operator - Filler to operate filler equipment across various product families while following regulatory standards. The position is scheduled for the third shift, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Wednesdays and Saturdays off. Pay is $21.00 per hour, plus a $1.50-per-hour shift differential. External candidates are eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The operator cleans, sets up, operates, and monitors production-line equipment; completes documentation and quality checks; monitors product packaging; troubleshoots operating issues; and performs line changeovers and cleaning. The role also involves collecting samples for quality assurance, preparing equipment for subsequent runs, communicating production concerns, and supporting continuous improvement. Employees must follow DFA good manufacturing practices and applicable safety, regulatory, food-safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Requirements

Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Able to write legible record 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.
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

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.
Watch for label-operator jams and thread wrap effectively to prevent downtime.
Perform filler and filler-line changeovers safely and efficiently.
Complete the cleaning checklist after the line has completed a 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 may restrict production efficiency.
Document required information in accordance with SOPs.
Assist in identifying process-improvement opportunities.
Immediately report food-safety or food-quality issues to management.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food-safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.