Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmer of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Filler Operator 2nd Shift!We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!External Candidate -$1,500.00 sign-on bonus2nd Shift 3:00 pm to 1:30 am Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays OFFGENERAL PURPOSE Operate filler equipment of various product families following regulatory standards. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
- Adjust filler timing and filling; check mat as needed.
- 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.
- Watch for jams on the label operator and effectively thread 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, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
- Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
- Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
- Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
- Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
- Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Able to effectively work in a team environment.
- Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.
- Able to use company computer systems.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Able to follow directions.
- 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer