3rd Shift Filler Operator - Fast-Paced, Quality-Focused

Dairy Farmers of America; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a production line filler operator to operate and monitor the filler equipment across product families in a fast-paced plant in Frederick, MD.

You will perform changeovers, ensure quality checks, complete documentation, and uphold GMP and safety standards while coordinating with other departments to keep production running smoothly. This role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to varying packaging formats and line speeds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate filler equipment for various product families following regulatory standards.
• Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor the production line.
• Complete required documentation and quality checks.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and packaging quality.
• Make timing adjustments and perform line changeovers safely.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect samples for quality assurance testing.
• Ensure proper packaging materials are used for each product.
• Watch for jams on the label operator and thread wrap to prevent downtime.
• Complete cleaning checklist after run.
• Prepare equipment for next run and size changes as needed.
• Maintain communication with other departments and notify of problems.
• Document all information per SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through continuous improvement mindset.
• Report any food safety/quality issues to management.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Company systems

Fast-paced work

Clear communication

Follow directions

Arithmetic

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse/production experience

Certification/License may be required

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a production line filler operator to operate and monitor the filler equipment across product families in a fast-paced plant in Frederick, MD.

You will perform changeovers, ensure quality checks, complete documentation, and uphold GMP and safety standards while coordinating with other departments to keep production running smoothly. This role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to varying packaging formats and line speeds.