Pure Pack Operator PA

Maola Local Dairies • Philadelphia, PA

7d

About The Position

The Pure Pack Operator oversees daily operations and workflow in the Evergreen filler area. The role may involve specific duties or a broad range of production responsibilities, including equipment sanitation and repair. The operator is responsible for efficiently overseeing production during the shift and ensuring products are packaged in the correct containers, at the manufacturer’s maximum recommended rate, with the correct fill weight, quantity, run order, sell-by date, and production time.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma; higher education or certification required.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through oral, written, visual, and non-verbal channels.
• Take responsibility for actions and proactively anticipate and address challenges.
• Prioritize and meet internal and external customer needs.
• Identify opportunities and address potential threats independently and decisively.
• Identify and resolve complex issues with minimal guidance using practical solutions.
• Work collaboratively and support others in meeting shared goals.
• Ability to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; 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.
• Maintain housekeeping, GMP compliance, and a clean, inspection-ready work area.
• Operate Evergreen fillers and check machine assembly, operation, and settings at the start of a shift and throughout the shift.
• Perform required weight, dye, and peroxide checks; confirm product matches its container description; and collect and supply required samples to the lab.
• Ensure packaged products have the correct weight, seal, and sell-by code; record required information; and verify product is supplied from the correct storage tank.
• Run products according to the order sheet at the filler’s maximum recommended rate.
• Record downtime and its causes, and maintain accurate counts of each label packaged.
• Perform machine changeovers for scheduled carton package sizes and ensure the correct product is being run.
• Use the tank control system to actuate tanks and valves for product supply.
• Notify the shift supervisor within five minutes if a filler cannot operate, except for product changeovers and other routine downtime.
• Disassemble, clean, rebuild, and reassemble equipment; clean-in-place and sterilize fillers as required.
• Manage carton and fitment supplies for fillers during the shift.
• Support other filler operators and run fillers when needed during changeovers or when another operator has an issue.
• Ensure timely startups and communicate necessary information to supervisors and managers.
• Suggest improvements to equipment operation and efficiency.
• Be available to help keep the department running, including performing roles associated with the Pure Pack process.
• Assist in resolving problems and perform duties as directed by management in accordance with the contract.
• Support the Safe Quality Food Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, reporting concerns, completing required training, and contributing to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Union comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive pay with union wage progression: $25.79 per hour at hire, $28.20 per hour after six months, and $31.33 per hour after one year of continuous service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED