Operator, Filling Machine

Meadow Gold•Englewood, CO

2d•$27 - $30

About The Position

Meadow Gold Dairy is hiring a Machine Operator to operate and monitor production equipment and machinery, process finished or raw materials, and help maintain production efficiency. The role includes setting up and cleaning equipment, troubleshooting basic to moderate operating issues, completing production and quality documentation, and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements. Operators run and monitor two machines, communicate with other departments and employees, 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 within the first year, with a shift differential for overnight shifts. Benefits include a union pension plan, paid sick leave, yearly increases, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive healthcare benefits. The role may require flexible hours, overtime, and occasional weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must 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.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime as required and occasional weekends and holidays.

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 general 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 to prevent downtime caused by errors.
Perform filler and filler-line changeovers safely and efficiently.
Complete the cleaning checklist after the line has completed its run.
Prepare equipment for the next run, including size changes as needed.
Communicate with other departments, the supervisor, and employees; report problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
Document all required information in accordance with SOPs.
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes through a continuous-improvement mindset.
Immediately report food-safety and food-quality issues to management.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with applicable state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA GMP and corporate regulatory, food-safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.