Can Filler Operator - Crew R2 (5pm-5:30am, 2/2/3/2 rotating)

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company seeks a can filler operator to run MicroBlend, Fleetwood lid feeder and a can filler, ensuring beverage quality and efficiency as directed by management.

You will follow SOPs for canning, changeovers, cleaning in place and sanitation, and uphold GMP and food safety standards while maintaining a clean, safe work space and achieving daily productivity targets in a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret reports and work instruction.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Responsibilities

• Operate MicroBlend finished product blender, Fleetwood lid feeder and can filler.
• Adhere to SOPs for canning, changeovers, cleaning in place and sanitation.
• Maintain machine speed at optimum levels and ensure product quality.
• Rinse and pump product during changeovers and handle filler parts.
• Adhere to GMP and food safety standards and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Complete product testing and record keeping; meet productivity requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Reading & interpreting reports

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for operating a MicroBlend finished product blender, a Fleetwood lid feeder, and a can filler at levels that will ensure beverage quality and efficiency as determined by management. Can filler operators will be required to operate and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for canning, equipment changeovers, cleaning in place and sanitation. All aspects and requirements of GMP and Food Safety are included.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Physical handling of product, materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Adhere to startup procedures, canning responsibilities, and changeovers.
• Operating equipment required of the can filler operator.
• Maintain machine speed at optimum operating levels.
• Responsible for the rinsing and pumping up product during changeovers.
• Responsible for the actual changing of can filler handling parts.
• Adhere to good manufacturing and safety standards.
• Responsible for meeting productivity requirements.
• Maintain orderly and clean work area to comply with Company safety and sanitation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Complete product testing and record keeping of the results
• Other duties as assigned or requested.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. One (1) year general work experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret reports and work instruction. Ability to respond to common inquires.
• Mathematical Skills: High degree of ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. This position requires the use of good math skills to make several calculations per minute.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions supplied in both written and verbal format. Close attention to detail required to verify product and date codes.
• Computer Skills: Basic Computer knowledge
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified Forklift License.
• Other Skills and Abilities: None
• Other Qualifications: None

TRAVEL REQUIRED

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, carry and/or move from 10 to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision. Repetitive use of the hands/arms/shoulders required in completing required work. Bend and rotate at the waist 45 degrees with full are extension while lifting up to 45 pounds at a rate of 9 times per hour. Climb a mobile ladder having 5 steps while carrying weights up to 45 pounds up to 10 times per hour.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (typical production work environment). The floors of the production area are smooth, however are often wet and slippery. Moderate stress may be created by the fast pace of the production operations. Employee will be required to wear safety shoes/boots while on duty.