2nd shift Filler Operator

Lighthouse Hiring Innovations; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Skjodt-Barrett in Indiana is seeking a Filler Operator to support production lines in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will set up filling machines, monitor operations for quality, adjust equipment as needed, and collaborate with supervision and maintenance to resolve issues.

The role requires basic math, reading and writing English, and dependable attendance. Previous experience on filling lines and familiarity with packaging, coding verification, and record keeping are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience running and troubleshooting machinery preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility a plus.
• Can read, write and speak English.
• Proficient at basic addition and subtraction.
• Understands temperature and weight measures.

Responsibilities

• Set up filling machine, readying it for production.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled products to standards. Adjust machine(s) as necessary to gain or maintain compliance.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, troubleshooting as necessary and communicating with supervision and maintenance as necessary.
• Record production and test data regularly, such as temperature, test results, and cycle time.
• Replenish packaging supplies, such as pouches and caps.
• Ensure pouches and caps match the descriptions provided on the filling sheets.
• Ensure coder is operational and code printed onto pouch is correct.
• Perform regular product quality checks, ensuring product meets specifications.
• Complete documentation.
• Perform basic machine cleaning procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Machinery troubleshooting

Reading & writing

Basic math

Temperature & weight measures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 40 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Set up filling machine, readying it for production.


• Observe machine(s) operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled products to standards. Adjust machine(s) as necessary to gain or maintain compliance.


• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, troubleshooting as necessary and communicating with supervision and maintenance as necessary.


• Record production and test data regularly, such as temperature, test results, and cycle time.

*Perform more frequent checks when running a line with a Filler Assistant.

• Replenish packaging supplies, such as pouches and caps.


• Ensure pouches and caps match the descriptions provided on the filling sheets.


• Ensure coder is operational and code printed onto pouch is correct.


• Perform regular product quality checks, ensuring product meets specifications.

*Perform more frequent checks when running a line with a Filler Assistant.

• Complete documentation.


• Perform basic machine cleaning procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Experience running and troubleshooting machinery preferred


• Experience in a food manufacturing facility a plus


• Can read, write and speak English


• Proficient at basic addition and subtraction


• Understands temperature and weight measures

Why join?

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It’s what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what’s good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone’s responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.


• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.


• We Empower. With trust, Integrity, and accountability.


• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

Attendance Requirements:

The Filler position is a skilled position that requires regular and predictable attendance in order to ensure customer needs are consistently met. In order to be successful and remain in this role, employees must not miss more than one (1) day during their initial training period and must maintain attendance points below eight (8) at all times. Anyone in this role who reaches eight (8) or more attendance points, or who misses more than one (1) day during their initial training period, will be removed from the position and placed in a non-skilled role at the applicable rate of pay for that role.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions,

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

Please note that we use recruitment technology that may incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) as part of our hiring process. All hiring decisions are made by our team.