Pure Pack Operator PA

Maola Local Dairies•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Pure Pack Operator oversees the daily operations and workflow of the Evergreen filler area, which may include operating at different levels and carrying out specific duties or a broad range of responsibilities. The role is central to production and may involve overseeing equipment sanitation or repairs. The operator ensures production is completed efficiently and effectively to meet shift goals, including producing the correct product in the correct package, at the manufacturer’s maximum recommended rate, with the correct fill weight, quantity, run order, sell-by date, and timing. The role operates and monitors multiple fillers, ensures compliance with housekeeping and good manufacturing practices, conducts product and equipment checks, manages supplies and changeovers, and maintains production and downtime records. The operator also cleans, rebuilds, and sterilizes equipment as required, supports other filler operators, communicates operational issues and startup information, and contributes to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or international education equivalent.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through oral, written, visual, non-verbal, in-person, and digital channels.
Ability to take responsibility, anticipate challenges, and proactively solve problems.
Ability to prioritize internal and external customer needs and provide exceptional service.
Initiative in identifying opportunities and addressing potential issues independently.
Ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance and find practical solutions.
Ability to collaborate harmoniously with others and support shared goals.
Ability to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; frequently stand and walk; and reach, bend, extend, and lift 50–60 pounds.
Willingness to work overtime, different days or shifts for coverage, extra days, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Operate more than one machine and oversee Evergreen filler operations.
Maintain housekeeping and GMP compliance, keeping the work area clean and ready for inspection.
Check filler assembly, operation, and settings at the start of a shift and throughout the shift.
Perform required weight, dye, and peroxide checks; ensure packaged product matches the container description; and collect and supply required samples to the lab.
Ensure packaged products meet requirements for weight, seal, sell-by code, and records, and verify product is supplied from the correct storage tank.
Run products according to the order sheet at the filler manufacturer’s maximum recommended rate.
Record downtime and its causes, and maintain accurate counts of packaged labels.
Perform machine changeovers for scheduled carton package sizes and ensure the correct product is running.
Use the tank control system to actuate tanks and valves for product supply.
Notify the shift supervisor within five minutes when a filler cannot operate, excluding product changeovers and other routine downtime.
Disassemble, clean, rebuild, and assemble equipment to meet rebuild requirements; CIP and sterilize fillers as required.
Manage carton and fitment supplies for fillers during the shift.
Support other filler operators and run fillers as needed during changeovers or when another operator has an issue.
Ensure timely startups and communicate necessary information to supervisors and managers.
Suggest ways to improve equipment operation and efficiency, and assist in resolving problems.
Be available to keep the department running as needed, including performing roles associated with the Pure Pack process.
Perform duties as directed by management in accordance with the applicable contract provision.
Support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, reporting concerns, completing required training, and contributing to continuous improvement.