Operator, Filling Machine

Dairy Farmers of America•Denver, CO

About The Position

Meadow Gold Dairy is hiring a Machine Operator to maintain, set up, operate, and monitor production equipment, including running two machines. The role processes raw or finished materials, troubleshoots basic to moderate operating issues, and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable food safety, quality, sanitation, and safety requirements. The operator communicates with other departments and employees to support production efficiency and meet daily deadlines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Starting pay is $26.72 per hour, increasing to $29.69 after completion of the first year. An overnight shift differential is available. The position is with Meadow Gold Dairy, a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America, a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug, background, and criminal screenings.
Ability to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a wet environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime as required and occasional weekends and holidays.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Clean, set up, operate, and monitor production-line equipment.
Complete required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
Monitor product weights, seals, caps, and packaging.
Adjust filler timing and filling, and check the mat as needed.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
Collect samples for quality assurance testing.
Ensure the correct packaging materials are used for each product.
Watch for jams on the label operator and thread wrap effectively to prevent error-related downtime.
Perform filler and filler-line changeovers safely and efficiently.
Complete the cleaning checklist after a production run and prepare equipment for the next run, including size changes as needed.
Communicate with other departments, the supervisor, and employees, and report problems or concerns that may affect production efficiency.
Document required information in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Help identify process improvement opportunities using a continuous improvement mindset.
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 GMP and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.