2nd shift - Packaging Filler Operator (plant 3)

Hormel Foods•Sparta, WI

23h

About The Position

The Packaging Filler Operator completes teardown, setup, and operation of the filler, check weigher, and jar feeder. The operator maintains filler output and quality, monitors equipment, makes minor adjustments to support line efficiency, and assists with line changeovers. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with overtime as necessary on Saturdays. The starting pay rate is $22.05 per hour, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. Century Foods International manufactures and markets dairy proteins and nutritional products through private-label and contract-manufacturing agreements for the food, sports, health, and nutritional supplement industries.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude.
Basic mechanical skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to stand for a long period of time.

Responsibilities

Maintain an acceptable standard of output and quality from the filler.
Operate the filler and check weigher.
Feed jars, handle rejected jars, and feed them back to the line.
Set up and tear down assigned equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment and identify problem areas quickly; make minor adjustments to maintain efficiency and quality.
Log equipment downtime and assist with line changeovers.
Observe and report major equipment issues to the supervisor.
Follow company policies, safety rules, standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and ISO 9001 procedures.
Comply with company and customer operating procedures.
Work productively without direct supervision.
Maintain positive working relationships with the supervisor and coworkers.
Assist with other duties assigned by the supervisor or management.