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Production Filler Operator - Days

Dairy Farmers of America

Cedar City, UTJob$20.09/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$20.09/hr
Location
Cedar City, UT
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Production Filler Operator - Days. The Filler Operator ensures optimal quality products by operating the filler for various product families, adhering to regulatory standards, and maintaining product cleanliness and sterility. This role involves cleaning, setting up, operating, and monitoring production line equipment, completing documentation, and performing quality checks. The operator will also troubleshoot issues, collect samples, and ensure proper packaging materials are used.

Key focus areas include Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line, Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks, and Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.

Successful candidates bring Must Stand 8-12 Hour Shifts and Must Lift 40 Lbs. Important skills include Operate Filler, Clean Equipment, Set-Up Equipment, Monitor Equipment, Complete Documentation, and Quality Checks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate FillerClean EquipmentSet-Up EquipmentMonitor EquipmentComplete DocumentationQuality ChecksMonitor WeightsMonitor SealsMonitor CapsMonitor General PackagingAdjust Filler TimingAdjust FillingTroubleshoot Operating DifficultiesCollect Samples for Quality AssuranceEnsure Proper Packaging MaterialsLabeler OperationsPerform Filler ChangeoversComplete Cleaning ChecklistPrepare Equipment for Next RunMaintain CommunicationContinuous Improvement MindsetIdentify Opportunities to Improve ProcessesGood Manufacturing PracticesMaintain Clean Work AreaMaintain Sanitary Work AreaMaintain Safe Work AreaFollow Work Safe PracticesWear Required PPEConfined Space SafetySafe Chemical HandlingFall RestraintsFood SafetyFood QualityFollow DirectionsCarry Out InstructionsWork in a Team EnvironmentLegibly Write Entries for Record KeepingWork in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentBasic Math SkillsRead EnglishWrite EnglishSpeak English

Qualifications

Stand and Walk for 8-12 Hour ShiftsLift Up to 40 Lbs

Full job description

Job Description

The Filler Operator is responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through the operation of the filler of various product families following regulatory standards, ensuring the product is clean and sterile.

  • Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line.

  • Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.

  • Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.

  • Make adjustments to filler timing and filling, & check mat as needed.

  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.

  • Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.

  • Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.

  • Will have working knowledge and experience with labeler operations; watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent downtime due to error.

  • Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.

  • Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run.

  • Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.

  • Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.

  • Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented.

  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

  • Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

  • Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

  • Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.

  • Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Able to follow directions and carry out instructions

  • Able to effectively work in a team environment

  • Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to stand and walk for 8-12 hour shifts

  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Typical Manufacturing environment

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range 20.09

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