Operator, Filling Machine

Dairy Farmers of America•Denver, CO

About The Position

Meadow Gold Dairy is hiring a Machine Operator to maintain, break down, set up, operate, and monitor production equipment and machinery. The operator processes raw or finished materials, runs and monitors two machines, troubleshoots basic to moderate operating issues, follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicates with other departments to meet daily production deadlines. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday from 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.

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 screenings, including drug, background, and criminal checks.
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.

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 effectively to prevent downtime.
Perform filler and filler-line changeovers safely and efficiently.
Complete the cleaning checklist after a line 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.
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 health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA GMP and corporate regulatory, food-safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.