PET Filler Operator - BCV - D2 (6am-630pm)

Byrne Branding•Cortland, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The PET Filler Operator plays a key role in executing assigned Production tasks. This includes setting up, operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting production equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures. The role involves operating and monitoring high-speed PET bottle filling lines for fluid milk, flavored milk, cream, half & half, and other ESL/Aseptic dairy products. Responsibilities include setting up and adjusting PET filling machines, operating cap sorters and capping heads, executing changeovers, ensuring a consistent supply of bottles, performing visual inspections, conducting basic preventive maintenance, performing in-process quality checks, clearing jam-ups, monitoring CIP processes, maintaining production schedules, utilizing inventory control systems, and maintaining an organized workspace. Effective communication between shifts and departments is also crucial.

Requirements

GED or High School Diploma is preferred.
Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operating assigned filling equipment to include setup, pre-start, startup, operation, shut down, and cleaning, in accordance with standard operating procedure.
Troubleshooting equipment in accordance with established procedures.
Operating and monitoring high-speed PET bottle filling lines for fluid milk, flavored milk, cream, half & half, and other ESL/Aseptic dairy products.
Setting up and adjusting PET filling machines including filler valves, conveyors, and bottle guides to maintain accurate and consistent fill volumes and weights.
Operating cap sorters, cap elevators, and rotary capping/torquing heads; performing checks at defined intervals to ensure proper cap application and seal integrity.
Executing PET bottle format and SKU changeovers including bottle size, cap size, and product type changes with minimal downtime.
Ensuring a consistent and uninterrupted supply of PET bottles to the filling line; removing defective bottles before they enter the filler.
Performing visual and dimensional bottle inspections prior to filling infeed; identifying and removing defective bottles.
Performing basic preventive maintenance on filling equipment including lubrication, seal inspection, and filler valve cleaning; communicating mechanical faults to maintenance promptly.
Conducting in-process quality checks including fill volume, fill weight, cap torque, and seal integrity; segregating and holding any non-conforming product.
Clearing any jam-ups and restoring production line operation.
Notifying others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and beginning to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.
Monitoring and documenting CIP processes including chemical conductivity, temp and time controls for CIP and performing manual washing of equipment following COP procedures.
Maintaining production schedule, meeting order expectations, monitoring variances, and reporting out of spec., daily planning, and schedule of production, and participating in waste reduction efforts (MUV).
Utilizing inventory control system to ensure proper updating of inventory and to look up necessary details.
Maintaining an organized and efficient workspace to comply with 5s standards.
Communicating effectively between shifts and other departments.