Dairy Filler Operator: Quality & Throughput Pro

New Dairy Texas - Lafayette; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Borden Dairy is seeking a consistent and efficient Filler Operator to join our production team in a high-volume dairy facility. You will operate and maintain fillers, ensure product quality, and follow food safety standards to meet specifications.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, performing quality checks, sampling for QA, and adjusting processes. Strong English communication is needed; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; bilingual skills beneficial.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and various shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor filler equipment.
• Complete all required quality checks and documentation.
• Collect samples for Quality Assurance testing.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of products.
• Adjust filler timing and filling; check vats as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating issues.
• Perform filler equipment and line changeovers safely for the next production run.
• Operate wrapper equipment; monitor for jams and properly thread product wrap.
• Complete cleaning checklist after each production run.
• Follow all sanitation and quality policies and report any deficiencies.
• Ensure correct packaging materials are used for each product.
• Adhere to food safety and quality system requirements, including regulatory, customer, and SQF standards.
• Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Operate casing and stacking equipment.

Skills

Food & beverage experience

Process data analysis

English communication

Bilingual (beneficial)

Teamwork in fast-paced environments

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Borden Dairy is seeking a consistent and efficient Filler Operator to join our production team in a high-volume dairy facility. You will operate and maintain fillers, ensure product quality, and follow food safety standards to meet specifications.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, performing quality checks, sampling for QA, and adjusting processes. Strong English communication is needed; bilingual skills are a plus.