Dairy Filler Operator: Quality Packaging Tech

Dairy Farmers of America; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Reiter Dairy is seeking a qualified Filler Operator to ensure optimum product quality by operating the filler for multiple product families in a sanitary, regulated environment. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adapting to a wet setting with potential overtime, weekends, and holidays.

The successful candidate will monitor the production line, perform routine quality checks, document results, and collaborate with other departments to resolve issues quickly

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months related experience preferred.
• Able to stand, walk, push, or pull for virtually the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with cleaning chemicals.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screens (drug, background, and criminal checks).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the filler of various product families following regulatory standards.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect required samples for Quality Assurance testing.
• Ensure proper packaging materials are used for each product.
• Perform filler and line changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Prepare equipment for next run and size changes as needed.
• Maintain communications with other departments and report issues impacting production.
• Ensure paperwork is complete and SOPs followed.
• Analyze process data to improve quality and throughput.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reiter Dairy is seeking a qualified Filler Operator to ensure optimum product quality by operating the filler for multiple product families in a sanitary, regulated environment. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adapting to a wet setting with potential overtime, weekends, and holidays.

The successful candidate will monitor the production line, perform routine quality checks, document results, and collaborate with other departments to resolve issues quickly