Operator, Filling Machine

Dairy Farmers of America•Englewood, CO

2d•$27 - $30

About The Position

Meadow Gold Dairy is hiring a Machine Operator to maintain, break down, and set up equipment and machinery; troubleshoot basic to moderate operating issues; process finished or raw materials; and run and monitor two machines. The operator follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), communicates with other departments, and meets daily production deadlines. Meadow Gold Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. DFA manufactures dairy products including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, and dairy ingredients under regional brands. 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 upon completion of the first year. Overnight shift differential is available. Benefits include a union pension plan, paid sick leave, yearly increases, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive healthcare benefits. Benefits and terms may vary by company and governing collective bargaining agreements.

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.
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.
Monitor for jams on the label operator and thread wrap to prevent downtime.
Perform filler and filler-line changeovers safely and efficiently.
Complete the cleaning checklist after a production 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 could affect production efficiency.
Document required information in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Assist in identifying process-improvement opportunities.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.